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Alessandro Rivetto Barbaresco

Alessandro Rivetto

Barbaresco · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Nebbiolo
Country
Italy
Region
Barbaresco
Appellation
Barbaresco
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes assadas · queijos maturados · cogumelos · risoto de trufas · massa com ragu

Rated vintages

  • 201488 pts

    This wine's dark berry cinnamon, blue flower and truffle aromas come together in the glass. The taut palate shows Morello cherry, cranberry and white pepper notes alongside firm acidity and somewhat grainy tannins.

  • 201388 pts

    Here's a straightforward red that offers aromas and flavors of mature black cherry, tart cranberry and dark baking spice. A note of powdered sage closes the finish while close-grained tannins provide support.

  • 201292 pts

    Aromas of blue flower, plum, baking spice and an earthy whiff of porcini mushroom float out of the glass. The chewy palate doles out succulent black cherry, ground black pepper, clove and a hint of game against a backdrop of tightly wound tannins and fresh acidity.

  • 201091 pts

    Aromas recall blue flower, new leather, truffle and crushed raspberry. The bright palate offers wild cherry, cake spices, alpine herbs and a sprinkling of cocoa. It's well balanced and fresh with firm but fine tannins.