Barbaresco Castello di Neive 2023
The Barbaresco from Castello di Neive is an intense and generous classic-style Barbaresco, aged for at least 12 months in large wooden barrels. The bouquet is intriguing and rich, with aromas of berries, wilted violets, spices, and earthy and woody nuances. On the palate, it shows an intense and full-bodied mass, yet agile and lively, shaped by intense tannins and pleasant freshness
The Barbaresco from Castello di Neive is an elegant and intense red, expressing the extraordinary finesse that Nebbiolo can achieve in this territory. It is a wine with a classic face, made according to traditional practices with a long aging in large barrels. Delicate and subtle, it is a red that offers slight floral sensations and aromas of small red berries, enriched by spicy and woody nuances. It is the more refined version of Langhe Nebbiolo, less powerful than Barolo, but with a lighter, fresher, and less tannic sip.
The Barbaresco from Castello di Neive is an excellence of the Langhe territory, founded on solid historical traditions. It was within its walls that the first vinifications of Nebbiolo by Louis Claude Oudart took place, leading to the creation of Barolo. In the heart of the municipal territory of the village of Neive, the Castle is today one of the landmarks of the Barbaresco denomination. The estate extends over a total of 60 hectares, of which 27 are planted with vines, with some vineyards cultivated in the most prestigious areas of the territory, such as: Messoirano, Montebertotto, Basarin, Valtorta, the Cortini, Santo Stefano, and Marcorino. The ancient customs, combined with absolutely high-quality grapes, make the labels of Castello di Neive true excellences, loved and sought after by all enthusiasts of the great reds of the Langhe.
The Barbaresco from Castello di Neive is a pure Nebbiolo resulting from a blend of different vineyards of the estate, cultivated in various areas of the Barbaresco denomination territory. It is the classic version of this extraordinary wine from the Langhe, the one that best represents the authentic face of the territory as a whole. The label that serves as an overall synthesis alongside those dedicated to the individual crus. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks. The wine ages for 12 months in large oak barrels and then completes its refinement in the bottle. In the glass, it presents a garnet red color. On the nose, it expresses aromas of violet, dried flowers, small forest fruits, delicately spicy nuances, and hints of noble woods. The sip is smooth and elegant, with silky tannins and a delicate, complex mid-palate that extends deeply towards a fresh and very persistent.