BARBARESCO DOCG
BARBARESCO DOCG
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Alessandro Rivetto produces two Barbarescos, both using grapes from the Montersino cru. For this classic Barbaresco DOCG, grapes are sourced from the western side, which receives sun until dusk. Here, the soil is slightly darker and gives the wine body, making it ready to drink with the canonical aging of 18 months in wood and 12 in bottle. Due to having soil richer in water and less steep than the south-facing slope, it differs from Barbaresco DOCG Montersino.
Tasting notes: Ruby colour, with garnet hues. Intense aroma of ripe cherries and complex notes of minerals, tea leaves, and rose petals. Pronounced and mature tannins, fresh acidity, and a rounded, feminine structure. This Barbaresco demonstrates incredible delicacy, excellent balance, and a long, persistent finish.
Food pairing suggestion: Roasted white meats, roast veal, grilled vegetables, stews, game dishes, risotto, and cheeses. The right wine for a tasting menu.
Vineyard
Municipality: Alba
Soil type: Clayey, calcareous
Grape varieties: 100% Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2021
Harvest: Manual
Winemaking: Destemming, crushing, and cold maceration for 2 days, after which fermentation takes place at controlled temperature in steel tanks. Maceration lasts approximately 20 days. Aging for 26 months, of which at least 9 in oak barrels.
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Winemaker: Alessandro Bonelli
Serving temperature: 18 °C. Open the bottle at least 2 hours before serving.
Awards and distinctions:
Wine Enthusiast 2024 — 93
Wine Enthusiast 2019 — 92
Guida Vinibuoni d'Italia 2017 — 4 Stelle
Wine Enthusiast 2014 — 91
Decanter 2014 — Asia Wine Awards 2014 - Silver
Azienda Agricola Alessandro Rivetto
From the breathtaking views of La Morra to the rolling hills of Sinio, from the prestigious vineyards of the Barbaresco area in the municipality of Alba to the ancestral soils of Serralunga d’Alba, the estate of the prestigious Alessandro Rivetto preserves and reveals some of the most authentic and emblematic expressions of Langhe. It is a unique heritage expressed in the wines it produces — authentic interpreters of the land, capable of telling its story with new nuances in each vintage. Production is born from careful listening to nature and a deep understanding of the vineyards; it seeks to highlight the unique character of each slope, transforming it into wines with a distinct and recognisable identity.
The passion for wine and long experience in the sector — developed over a lifetime of learning and observation — are essential attributes of Azienda Agricola Alessandro Rivetto. Alessandro's grandfather — Ercole — introduced him to the vineyards and the winery, just as his great-grandfather Giovanni had done before him. Ercole had deep ties to his homeland. He knew how to transform his father's intuition and use it as a starting point to explore new production possibilities.
In Alessandro's own words, "he gave me the pleasure of working with a smile on my face. I learned that from him: to love what I do and do what I love, bringing a smile to the people I meet and those who taste my wine."
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