Castello di Neive Barbaresco Santo Stefano Albesani Docg 2020

Castello di Neive Farm: The Castello di Neive farm was founded in the early 1960s by engineer Italo Stupino and has an estate of 60 hectares, 27 of which are devoted to vineyards and 20 to hazelnut groves. Aging of the wines takes place in modern, well-equipped wine cellars. The winery has a long tradition of producing quality wines, dating back to 1862 when Louis Oudart won a gold medal at the London Exposition with “Neive” wine made from Nebbiolo grapes.

The company now produces about 170,000 bottles and owns some of the best vineyards in the Barbaresco area. The guidance of winemaker Claudio Roggero for more than 30 years has contributed to the production of excellent wines.

Wine Characteristics:

• Monopole Vineyard: St. Stephen’s
• Soil: Tortonian-Serravallian in origin, characterized by marly soil with a good percentage of very fine sand.
• Grape varieties: 100% Nebbiolo
• Characteristics of Cru:
  • Exposure: South and southwest at 240 meters above sea level.
  • Surface area: 7 hectares
  • Age of Plants: 90% of the plants are more than 45 years old, the remaining 10% are more than 15 years old.
• Alcoholic Volume (Vol): 14%.
• Vinification: Temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation followed by malolactic fermentation and aging in wood for at least two years.

Tasting Notes: Barbaresco Santo Stefano Albesani DOCG 2020 has an intense, bright garnet color with light orange highlights. On the nose, it is characterized by aromas of well-ripened small fruits, with notes of tobacco, dried flowers, spices, cocoa and mint. On the palate, it is distinguished by a wealth of soft tannins and right acidity, promising a robust structure and remarkable longevity.

An ideal wine for those seeking a complex and refined sensory experience.