Barbaresco Montestefano 2018
DOCG, Silvia Rivella, 750 ml
A Nebbiolo with depth
- A Nebbiolo from the prestigious Montestefano vineyard, offering depth, structure and great ageing potential.
- Aromas of plum and dried figs, along with spicy notes and fine tannins, characterise its complex profile.
- Perfect with game, stews, fillet Wellington, mushroom dishes and mature Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino.
Description
Silvia Rivella’s Barbaresco Montestefano comes from one of the most renowned vineyards in the Barbaresco region and was vinified by Guido Rivella, Angelo Gaja’s long-standing oenologist. This Nebbiolo impressively combines power, elegance and great ageing potential. On the nose, it reveals a complex interplay of aromas of plums, undergrowth, leather and subtle spicy notes. On the palate, ripe fruit, subtle spicy notes and fine-grained tannins complement one another to create a powerful yet elegant overall impression. The precise structure and long finish lend the wine depth and character. An excellent accompaniment to game dishes, braised beef or fillet Wellington. It also shows its true class when paired with mushroom dishes and mature hard cheeses.
Attributes
| Grape variety: | Nebbiolo |
| Producer: | Az. Agr. Rivella Silvia |
| Origin: | Italy / Piemont / Barbaresco |
| Other vintages: | 2019 |
| Ripening potential: | 5 to 15 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 16 to 18 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Tagliatelle al tartufo, Châteaubriand, Filet Wellington, Brasato di manzo al Barolo, Wild specialities, Pork fillet with plums |
| Vinification: | long must fermentation, fermentation in steel tank |
| Harvest: | hand-picking, strict selection |
| Maturation: | in used barriques, in tonneau |
| Bottling: | no filtration |
| Maturation duration: | 20 months |
| Volume: | 14.0 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Nebbiolo
Proud Piedmontese
It’s the king of Piedmont: the most sought-after wines come from Nebbiolo. It reaches its highest expression in Barolo and Barbaresco. Its acidic, tannin-rich wines in its youth are often unapproachable. With maturity, however, it develops an ethereal bouquet of cherry, liquorice, violet and rose, as well as truffles, tar and forest floor. Nebbiolo takes its name from the Italian “Nebbia”, meaning fog. This not because of the weather in Piedmont, but due to the whitish film on the ripe, red berries. It was first mentioned by this name in the 13th century. Much like the Pinot noir, Nebbiolo can precisely reflect its terroir, but only if it is really pleased with where it is. It likes cool climates and calcareous soils. Attempts have been made to transplant it, for example, to California, but the results were disappointing. It feels most comfortable in the hills of northern Italy.
Italy
Italy – Where wine is a way of life
The Italian wine regions are extremely diverse, and this is made clear in their wines. Established varieties such as Merlot, Syrah, and Sauvignon can be found on just 15 percent of the total vine growing area. The remaining 85 percent is reserved for autochthonous, indigenous varieties. More than 2,000 different grape varieties are grown under diverse conditions and pressed with various techniques into wines that reach the top tier of the international wine market.
