BARBARESCO DOCG "MONTESTEFANO" 2020 - RIVELLA SERAFINO

Serafino Rivella's Barbaresco "Montestefano" 2020 is one of the most authentic and refined expressions of this historic denomination, produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the prestigious MGA (Additional Geographic Mention) Montestefano. Teobaldo Rivella, with the help of his wife Maria, has dedicated his life to enhancing this extraordinary terroir of the Langhe, managing to create wines of rare elegance and depth.

Vineyards:
Located at about 350 meters above sea level in the municipality of Barbaresco, on blue marl soil, which brings elegance and structure to the wines.

Winemaking:
The winemaking is entirely artisanal, with spontaneous fermentation thanks to indigenous yeasts. The refinement takes place for 30 months in large oak barrels, respecting the tradition of the area.

Color:
Bright garnet red, typical of Nebbiolo-based wines.

On the Nose:
Complex and deep aromas, with notes of ripe red fruits, dried rose petals, sweet spices and hints of aromatic herbs and leather.

In Mouth:
The sip is powerful and refined at the same time. The freshness and minerality, typical of the blue marl soil, give the wine an important structure but also a unique elegance. The tannins are dense and silky, promising a long evolution in the bottle.

Why Try It:

Barbaresco "Montestefano" 2020 is a wine that expresses the terroir of Barbaresco in a pure and authentic way. Teobaldo Rivella's mastery in managing the vineyard and the cellar leads to the creation of a Barbaresco of great personality and complexity, which embodies the tradition of the Langhe. With a long refinement and an important structure, it is a wine to forget in the cellar or to enjoy on special occasions, paired with structured meat dishes or mature cheeses. It is a wine that deserves to be discovered, even if increasingly rare on the market due to limited production.