Barbaresco Basarin 'Vigna Gianmate' 2019

WINE OVERVIEW

Tasting Notes

Smooth, dry and full-bodied. Elegant fruity notes and round tannins. Hints of violet and currant.

Food Pairing

An ideal pairing with roasts or poultry.

Tech Details

Single vineyard Gianmate, located in the Basarin area, one of the most prestigious crus in Neive-Barbaresco. South/south-east oriented vineyards. Spurred cordon cultivation.

Organically farmed vineyards.

  • Soil: Clay-rich sandstone of marine origin with abundance of fossil finds.
  • Fermentation: Grapes are harvested by hand. Stainless steel fermentation for 40 days and aged in barriques for one year.
  • Aging: Aged in small barriques for a minimum of 2 years followed by a lengthy time in bottle.
  • Varietal Composition: 100% Nebbiolo
  • Region: Piedmont, Italy
  • Avg Elevation: 820-980 feet
  • Avg Age of Vines: 23 years
  • PH: 3.55
  • Alcohol: 14.5%
  • Size: 6/750ml
  • UPC: 8003738100433