Barbaresco wine

Barbaresco wine is a red wine made from the Nebbiolo grape variety grown in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy, around the village of Barbaresco. It is known for its elegance, complexity, and firm tannins.

Barbaresco wine is often compared to Barolo, which is also made from Nebbiolo grapes, but Barbaresco generally has a shorter aging period and a shorter lifespan. The wine is typically aged for 2-4 years in oak barrels before release. It has a distinctive bouquet of cherries, spices, violets, and tobacco.

Barbaresco wine has DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) status, which is the highest level of Italian wine classification and ensures that the wine meets certain standards of production, aging, and labeling. There are several wineries in the region that produce Barbaresco, and some of the most well-known brands include Angelo Gaja, Bruno Giacosa, and Produttori del Barbaresco.

For the current vintages of Barolo and Barbaresco wines, send an email to: info@le-connaisseur.nl