Nebbiolo Rivetto 2023
Winegrower's winesThe Nebbiolo by Rivetto is a red wine from the Langhe with a fresh, fruity character and great territoriality. The aromatic profile recalls soft notes of plum, strawberry jam, sensations of violet, hints of underbrush, and spices. On the palate, it reveals a straightforward, soft, and enveloping texture, with excellent freshness and pleasant tannin.
The Nebbiolo from Rivetto is the most typical and traditional expression of the great reds of the Langhe. It is the perfect wine to enjoy when you want to drink an excellent Nebbiolo, but less demanding than the noble Barolo and Barbaresco. It is produced with a vinification exclusively in steel, which allows to preserve the varietal aromas of the grape and to enhance its young and lively profile. It is a red that captivates with the fragrance of small red fruit aromas, refined floral nuances, and a fresh, easy, and smooth sip.
The red Nebbiolo is a wine made in the Serralunga d’Alba area, in the heart of the Langhe. It is in the cradle of great Barolo, where the Rivetto winery manages a family-run estate of about 16 hectares, planted with the typical varieties of the area. The Nebbiolo vineyards are located at an altitude of about 400 meters above sea level and are cultivated alongside fruit trees and vegetable fields, to create a natural environmental biodiversity. The cool and sunny climate and the soils composed of calcareous-clay marls are very suited for Nebbiolo, which in this areagives wines of great personality and character. With the utmost attention given to vineyard work, there follow non-invasive vinification and aging processes, which always aim to bring to the forefront and enhance the varietal character of Nebbiolo and the terroir of the Langhe.
The Nebbiolo wine from Rivetto is a red produced with a majority percentage of Nebbiolo and a small addition of Barbera, one of the most widespread grape varieties in Piemonte, which adds a touch of lively brightness to the blend. At the end of the harvest operations, the grapes are sent for alcoholic fermentation in steel using only indigenous yeasts and with a maceration period on the skins of about a couple of weeks. Before proceeding to bottling, the wine matures for a few months in stainless steel tanks. In the glass, it presents a bright ruby red color with garnet reflections. The bouquet expresses aromas of raspberries, wild strawberries, red currants, hints of violet, and delicately spicy nuances. The sip is agile, smooth, and juicy, with pleasantly fine and subtle tannins. The finish is fresh andbalanced.