Cascina Baricchi 2010 'Quindicianni' Barbaresco Riserva DOCG

Cascina Baricchi 2010 'Quindicianni' Barbaresco Riserva DOCG

Item Number: 23368

UPC: None

Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Sub Region: Langhe
Appellation/AVA: Barbaresco Riserva DOCG
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2010
Grape(s): 100% Nebbiolo Rose
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 6
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14

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.

Reviews

  • Vinous
    Rating: 93 (10/1/2025)
    The 2010 Barbaresco Riserva Quindicianni is a powerful, virile wine. Leather, dried herbs, tobacco, incense and licorice add to an initial impression of savory/early intensity. I am not sure the tannins will ever fully soften here.