Produttori del Barbaresco : Montefico 2017

A Barbaresco wine with a pleasant minerality and aromatic intensity

The estate

Located in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, Produttori del Barbaresco was founded in 1958 by the priest of the village of Barbaresco. In fact, in order to protect the small local estates and perpetuate their know-how, he decided to unite the holdings of nineteen small producers by merging them into a common estate. The wines of Produttori del Barbaresco are renowned for their elegance, full-bodied character and wide range of aromas.

The vineyard

Produttori del Barbaresco reigns over a vineyard of 100 hectares. The vines are planted on a mosaic of terroirs composed of clay soils in the heart of the "pre-alpine" hills which are poised at an altitude of between 200 and 400 metres.

The wine

Montefico 2017 is a Barbaresco wine that stems from a 3.9-hectare vineyard. This south/south-east facing Piedmont terroir lies on limestone soils.

Vinification and ageing

Fermentation at 30°C. Maceration for 20 days. Malolactic fermentation. The initial 36 months of ageing in large oak barrels is completed by 8 months of bottle ageing.

The blend

Nebbiolo (100%).

Produttori del Barbaresco’s Montefico 2017: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

A subtle blend between structure and freshness, this Piedmontese wine exudes intense fruity and spicy notes, all sustained by fine tannins.

Food and wine pairing

This Piedmont wine will complement many dishes such as fresh pasta, risotto, white and red meat and game.

Cellaring

Montefico 2017 by Produttori del Barbaresco can be cellared until 2037 to reveal its full aromatic range.