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Rivetto Loirano Soprano Barbera d'Alba 2015
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalyYouthful, energetic, travelled Enrico Rivetto farms his family's estate with a philosophy beyond biodynamics, and towards complete biodiversity. This is from highest part of the the 1944 Zio Nando (uncle Nando) vineyard at the top of Lirano Hill, and this special wine is not made every year. Enrico makes this like a Barolo, with three years of aging. Deeper, darker raspberry, with plum, wild blackberry, wild cherry. Tannins are finely grippy, and acidity is altitude lifted and precise. Very dense but elegant, with exceptional perfumed darts of roses throughout. Profound intensity, with a lovely restraint = the magic spot. Who knew barbera? Drinking beautifully now, but certainly cellar-worthyTasted: 29 May 2019Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| Italy | $35.00 | 750ml | winery direct |
Grape: Barbera
