Barbaresco , 2016 Riserva Spezie, By Vite Colte, 93 Pts JS

The vineyards where this Riserva originates are located at soils that contain Sant'Agata Fossil marls and roughly textured clay. Alcoholic fermentation is traditional, at a temperature of 28-30 °C, and lasts about 25 days with the "submerged cap" technique. Malolactic fermentation is followed by a period of aging in oak barrels, where the wine spends up to two years. Another long aging in the bottle is needed to favor and complete the balance. Grape: Nebbiolo Color: Ruby red shading to garnet. Bouquet: Intense and remarkably complex, with nuances of ripe black and red fruits Showing spices like black pepper and cloves. Palate: Dry and warm, with impressive body and texture. The long lingering finish exhibits ripe red and black fruits and a remarkable balsamic note. Appellation: Barbaresco DOCG Riserva Aging: Up to 24 months in oak barrel Alcohol: 14.0 % vol.