Barbaresco Vanotu DOCG
Alc:
14.5% ABV
Grapes:
100% Nebbiolo (single-vineyard Basarin cru in Neive)
Ratings (2019):
Antonio Galloni (Vinous): 91 points Wine Enthusiast: 88 points Wine Spectator / Wine-Searcher consensus: ~90 points Gambero Rosso: 3 Glasses (Tre Bicchieri)
Color:
Brilliant garnet with lively transparency
Nose:
Dried cherry, orange peel, lavender, fennel seed, warm spice, iron and earth; layered and complex
Palate:
Rich yet elegant; ripe dark fruit, mocha, espresso, silky tannins, lively acidity; long mineral-spicy finish
Winemaking:
Fermentation in stainless steel; maceration around 15–20 days; aged 20–22 months in French barriques; refined in bottle before release
Body & Style:
Full-bodied, polished and articulate; combines power with finesse
Food Pairing:
Braised meats, risotto with truffle, roasted game, aged cheeses
Description
Intense wide ruby colour, it expresses fruity notes of raspberry and cherry matched and well harmonized with persuasive woody notes of vanilla. The aromatic framework besides the typical notes of rose is completed by of sage, mint, thyme, camomile constant over the years: a real trademark for this soil. In the mouth it is velvety ample and fi lls up with sweet and lasting tannins.