Cascina Baricchi 2008 'Quindicianni' Barbaresco Riserva DOCG

Item Number: 20863

UPC: None

Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Sub Region: Langhe
Appellation/AVA: Barbaresco Riserva DOCG
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2008
Grape(s): 100% Nebbiolo Rose
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 6
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14
Case Production: 288

Since the 2007 vintage this is comprised of 100% Nebbiolo Rose grapes from Casasse. Earlier vintages were a blend of Nebbiolo Rose with another rare clone, Nebbiolo Michet.

Primary fermentation lasts 10 - 15 days in stainless steel, with a cappello sommerso maceration lasting an additional 10+ days. The wine is aged in various sized, aged used barrels for 5 years before bottling. It ages for an additional 10 years in bottle before release.