Rizzi, Barbaresco 2011 Nervo 'Fondetta'

Wine-red with a slight orange note, clear and bright with Elegantly perfumed, full with sweet fruit characters (raspberry) and spices (especially cinnamon), with a touch of liquorice. The palate offers a lovely mouthfeel with earthy, mineral flavours and perfectly ripe tannins that help glide the wine in. Was £27.50

Drinking Dates: 2017 to 2026+

Cépagement: 100% Nebbiolo (310-370 metres above sea-level on very steep, well-drained slopes)

Soil: Sandy with white marl, clay/chalk.

Upbringing: Grapes are harvested in early October. Fermentation and Maceration take place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures not exceeding 30-32°C for a period of 18-22 days. After the alcoholic fermentation, the wine is racked and undergoes a malolactic fermentation, which normally lasts a month. The wines is aged 12-18 months in oak barrels (30hl), then in concrete and steel tanks for 12 months and then in bottle before release, 3 years after the harvest. 

ABV: 14.5%

'Violet, perfumed berry, menthol and thyme are just some of the aromas offered by this fragrant Barbaresco. The structured, graceful palate weaves together red cherry, crushed raspberry, cinnamon and a balsamic note. It’s impeccably balanced with firm but polished tannins and bright acidity that provide an age-worthy framework.' 95/100 (Wine Enthusiast)