Montestefano

Barbaresco Nebbiolo

The Produttori Del Barbaresco Montestefano is a stunning red wine that showcases the exceptional qualities of the Nebbiolo varietal from the renowned Barbaresco region. This full-bodied wine exhibits a deep ruby color, inviting you into its rich and complex character. The acidity is bright, adding a refreshing lift that perfectly balances the wine's flavors. With prominent fruit intensity, it offers alluring notes of cherry, plum, and floral hints, accented by subtle undertones of earthiness and spice. The tannins are notable, providing a structured backbone that promises ageability and depth. As a dry wine, it pairs exquisitely with rich dishes, making it a fantastic choice for a memorable dining experience. The Montestefano vineyard, with its unique terroir, contributes to the wine's sophisticated profile, ensuring each sip is a testament to the craftsmanship and tradition of this esteemed region.

Tasting notes:

Rose Petal

Cherry

Leather

Flavor profile:

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Braised Lamb Shanks, Mushroom Risotto, Roasted Mushrooms

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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