Barbaresco DOCG Riserva Rocche Massalupo

Vineyard location:

Treiso

Soil composition:

Limestone

Vine training:

Guyot

Altitude:

1,017 feet (310 meters) above sea level

Vine density:

4,300 vines per hectare

Yield:

8,000 kg per hectare

Exposure:

South

Years planted:

1965-1970

Time of harvest:

Early to Mid October

Total yearly production (in bottles):

1,055 bottles

Tasting notes:

A beautifully poised Nebbiolo with remarkable elegance and precision. Delicate aromas of wild cherry, raspberry and dried rose petals unfold alongside hints of blood orange, fresh mint and white pepper. The palate is refined and vibrant, with silky tannins framing layers of red berries, subtle spice and a distinctive chalky minerality. Long, graceful and beautifully balanced, the finish lingers with notes of dried herbs and a touch of earthy complexity. A sophisticated Barbaresco that captures both finesse and the unique character of the Rocche Massalupo vineyard.

Serving temperature:

Best served at 16-18 °C (60.8-64.4 °F).

Food pairings:

Excellent with braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, and truffled pasta.

Aging potential:

Up to 20 years

Alcohol:

14.50%

Winemaker:

Walter Lodali /Umberto Cagnasso