Barbaresco Riserva `Spieze` 2015

Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Producer
Vite Colte
Grape(s)
Nebbiolo (100%)
Type
Red
Style
Complex
Oaked Style
Oaked
Body Style
Full bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
14.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-sustainable practices
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Region

In the northwest of Italy lies the unique low alpine region of Piedmont (or Piemonte), which means `at the foot of the mountains`. Weather influences come from the Apennine Mountains and the Alps The region includes the small and prestigious hillside wine towns of Barolo, Barbaresco, Asti and Gavi, where a diverse variety of well-known wine styles originate. Some of Italy`s most revered and expensive red wines come from the Nebbiolo grape, grown alongside Barbera, Dolcetto and for white wines Moscato and Cortese.

Producer

Vite Colte is made up of people who strongly believe in a shared concept of quality, where the responsibility of individuals is an integral part of the broader final result. Winegrowers, partners, friends. The members of Vite Colte and their families are the cornerstones of a modern winery that demands expertise, dedication, and commitment to the very high standards of Piedmont traditions. They have just one goal. an absolute and constant quality standard, the result of agronomic choices aimed at sustainable, selective vineyard management focused on achieving perfectly ripe fruit.
Tasting Notes
Spieze or `Spices` is the perfect name for this stunning wine, as it shows huge complexity and depth of flavour, packed with sweet & smoky spices from both the soil, ageing and of course wonderful Nebbiolo grape itself. The nose is powerful with ripe red and black berry fruit, black pepper, cloves, dried herbs and a delicate floral perfume. The extended ageing required for Riserva status means the palate is developed, with savoury notes of leather, tobacco and a rich concentrated mouthfeel. This is a big, full bodied wine that is perfectly balanced with acidity, tannins and fruit concentration
Food
Barbaresco pairs beautifully with mature cheeses, structured pasta dishes and red meats, particularly hare cooked "al Civet" (in wine), pheasant cooked "in Salmì" (salmis) and risotto made with Barbaresco.
Media
IWSC 2022 – Gold Medal