Barbaresco D.O.C.G. A red wine of outstanding prestige and excellent quality, Barbaresco was one of the first Italian wines to be given the Denominazione di Origine Controllata (Controlled Designation of Origin). Made exclusively on the hills of Barbaresco and Treiso, the vineyards are situated on sunny slopes at altitudes below 550 metres above sea level, allowing early sugar maturation. The 24-month ageing process, which includes at least 12 months in oak, along with finely developed technical expertise, makes Barbaresco D.O.C.G. Le Clivie a wine that is structured and severe, while being fine and elegant, characterised by an unmistakable transparency and clarity.
GRAPE 100% Nebbiolo
APPELLATION Barbaresco D.O.C.G. VINTAGE 2021
PRODUCTION ZONE Treiso, Piedmont, Italy
CLIMATE Temperate, cold and subcontinental, characterised by the protective effect of the alpine chain and mild, humid currents from the Ligurian Sea
VINIFICATION Destemming and soft-crushing, fermentation and maceration on skins for about 10 days. The must undergoes pumping over and délestage during maceration to encourage the extraction of colour and varietal aromas. Malo-lactic fermentation is followed by ageing in oak
ALCOHOL 14%
TOTAL ACIDITY 5,20 g/l RESIDUAL SUGAR 0,45 g/l SERVING TEMPERATURE 18-20°C BOTTLE SIZE 0.75 L
DRINKABILITY Suitable for long ageing at a constant temperature, hidden away from light and noise
We recommend leaving the wine to decant for at least an hour after uncorking the bottle and then serving it in large, crystal glasses to allow the aroma to open fully.
COLOUR Garnet red with orange highlights
BOUQUET Ethereal, pleasant and intense, with scents of dark-coloured
berries and floral notes of violet
PALATE Velvety, full and dry with well-balanced tannins
PAIRING Ideal with characteristic Piedmontese dishes, such as “battuta al coltello di fassona” (finely chopped beef served raw) or “vitello tonnato”(slow-cooked veal, sliced and served cold with a creamy tuna sauce). Excellent with Alba White Truffle and with structured main courses such as stewed or braised meats.
