Bric Balin

2006 Barbaresco Red Blend

The Moccagatta Bric Balin is a captivating red blend from the renowned Barbaresco region, celebrated for its exquisite wines. This vintage, hailing from the impressive 2006 harvest, showcases a beautiful deep red color that invites you to explore its depths. On the palate, this wine reveals a medium-bodied experience, striking a perfect balance between elegance and richness. Its high acidity adds a bright, mouthwatering quality, enhancing the overall freshness. The fruit intensity is prominent, featuring notes of dark cherries and ripe plums, which are beautifully complemented by subtle hints of spice and earthy undertones. With firm, structured tannins that provide a graceful backbone, this wine pairs wonderfully with a variety of dishes, making it an excellent choice for both special occasions and everyday enjoyment. As the wine opens up, you’ll find a delightful complexity that speaks to the craftsmanship of the Moccagatta estate.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Leather

Baking Spice

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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