Barbaresco

Barbaresco Red Blend

The Damilano Barbaresco, a captivating red blend from the renowned Barbaresco region, showcases a beautiful deep red hue that immediately draws the eye. This wine presents an enticing bouquet of dark cherries, plums, and subtle hints of spices, reflecting its complex fruit intensity. On the palate, the body is rich and full, offering a harmonious balance of robust flavors and a delightful tension between the luscious fruit and lively acidity. The tannins are firm yet well-integrated, contributing to a structured mouthfeel that promises ageability while remaining approachable. As this stunning expression of Barbaresco unfolds, it delivers a dry finish that leaves a lingering impression of elegance and sophistication, making it a wonderful companion for a variety of hearty dishes.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Leather

Tobacco

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Barbaresco

Lying to the east of Barolo, Barbaresco's Nebbiolo wines are similarly bold and tannic, yet tend to be softer and more elegant. Red fruit notes dominate—typically summer berries and fragrant cherries—backed by glorious rose, potpourri, and anise fragrances. You also tend to find a lot less of Barolo's "tar" notes in these wines. The DOCG area is smaller than Barolo, with a slightly milder climate and limestone-based soils. All of this makes its wines a bit more approachable at a younger age. Barbaresco wine must age 26 months before release, with at least nine of those months spent in oak. The DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) classification is the top tier for Italian wine classifications. It controls production methods and wine quality. Strict rules oversee the production of DOCG designated wines, including allowed varietals, winemaking procedures, barrel and bottle aging methods, grape ripeness and limits on grape yields during harvest. DOCG wines are also required to be officially tasted. DOCG bottles have numbered government seals across the neck of the bottle to prevent forgery.

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