BARBARESCO DOCG MONTERSINO

Alessandro Rivetto produces two Barbarescos, both with grapes from the Montersino cru. This Barbaresco DOCG Montersino is produced with grapes that grow on the south-facing slope. As the soil is steep and clay-limestone, it is particularly dry in summer. This results in a leaner, more perfumed, and longer-lasting wine than the Barbaresco DOCG, whose grapes are grown in the same vineyard but are west-facing, on a less steep spot, and consequently richer in water. Montersino ages in Slavonian oak barrels for two years and in the bottle for twelve months.

Tasting notes: Ruby colour, with garnet hues. Intense aroma of ripe cherries and complex notes of minerals, tea leaves, and rose petals. Pronounced and ripe tannins, fresh acidity, and a rounded, feminine structure. This Barbaresco demonstrates incredible delicacy, excellent balance, and a long, persistent finish.

Food pairing: Roasted white meats, roasted veal, grilled vegetables, stews, game dishes, risotto, and cheeses. The right wine for a tasting menu.