Castello di Neive Barbaresco DOCG 2019 Red Wine

Castello di Neive Barbaresco DOCG 2019

Piedmont, Italy

96 pts.Wine Enthusiast:

"This fragrant red opens with aromas of blue flower, resin, star anise and underbrush. Full-bodied and elegantly structured, the savory palate offers ripe raspberry, cranberry and baking spice alongside firm, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Best after 2027."

92 pts. Wine Spectator:

"Showing enticing aromas of black cherry, black currant, licorice, mint and tar, this red is nicely balanced and lively. Delivers dense, dusty tannins and ripe fruit that linger on the finish. Starts out supple and firms up in the end."

FROM THE WINERY

Grapes from diverse vineyards complement each other, and result in great harmony and allure. A wine that is greatly representative of the entire Barbaresco zone, Neive in particular.

Medium garnet in color, aromas of red fruits and cassis are complemented by delicate hints of licorice, smoke, and caramel. The tannins in this wine are central to the mouth feel, yet they are neither astringent nor tight...in other words, a perfect example of the Neive style. 

Pairs well with meat-based raviolis, mushroom-topped pork saltimbocca, and elegant filet mignon dishes.

Grape variety: Nebbiolo

Yield: 8 tonnes / hectare

Annual production: 50,000 bottles

Alcohol by volume: 14.5%