2021 Montaribaldi Palazzina Barbaresco

The Montaribaldi Palazzina Barbaresco vineyard is located in the municipality of Neive in the heart of the Barbaresco at an altitude of 220 meters with a south-westerly location. Of course this is made from 100% Nebbiolo. The Nebbiolo is a late ripening grape variety and for the Montaribaldi Palazzina Barbaresco the grapes are only picked in the 2nd or 3rd week of October. After the first selection in the vineyard a 2nd selection takes place on the selection tables and only the right grapes are destemmed and lightly crushed. Then they are put in stainless steel thermo-conditioned tanks where the alcoholic fermentation takes place. The alcoholic fermentation lasts about one week at a temperature of 28-32 ° C. At Montaribaldi there is no hurry and the wine is then left in contact with its lees at a temperature of 20-22 ° C.

Now the wine is ready to start maturing in oak barrels. Both used barriques (225 L) and oak barrels (2,500-3,000 l) are used. The aging lasts for 20 months. Finally, after almost 2 years after the harvest, the Barbaresco DOCG Palazzina is bottled and after that stays for at least 6 months in the cellars of Montaribaldi. In the glass this Nebbiolo Barbaresco is garnet red. On the nose the wine is rich with a touch of violets and aromas of cocoa, vanilla and tobacco coming from the maturation in oak. After some swirling spicy notes such as nutmeg which merge with floral hints such as lavender. On the palate the wine is full bodied, fine and delicate but with lighter tannins than the other Barbarescos of Montaribaldi. The Barbaresco DOCG Palazzina is already beautiful and pleasant to drink, but at the same time perfect for a long maturation in the bottle. Very refined. The wine is perfect to be combined with salami, meat and cheese.

FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.  

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1. Risotto with mushrooms, thyme and Parmesan cheese

The earthy flavours of mushrooms and the umami of the Parmesan perfectly complement the earthy and floral notes of the Nebbiolo. The acidity of the wine provides balance to the creaminess of the risotto.

2. Roasted duck breast with beetroot salad and orange dressing

The combination of juicy duck meat and the earthy freshness of beetroot provides depth, while the subtle sweetness of the orange pairs beautifully with the cherry fruit in the wine.

3. Ossobuco with gremolata and saffron risotto

The structure of the meat matches the firm tannins of the Barbaresco. The fresh gremolata lifts the floral and spicy aromas in the wine, while the creamy risotto has a soothing effect.

4. Grilled entrecote with rosemary, garlic and roasted fennel

A powerful but pure dish in which the spicy and savoury taste goes well with the powerful but elegant style of this Barbaresco.

5. Ravioli filled with mushrooms and truffle cream

The refined earthy taste of truffle and mushroom complements the Nebbiolo well. The truffle brings out the best in the floral and spicy notes of the wine.

6. Venison fillet with parsnip puree and a black cherry sauce

An elegant game combination where the soft structure of the meat, the sweetness of the sauce and the earthy puree flavours coincide with the depth, acidity and fruit of the wine.

BAROLO VS BARBARESCO

Piemont - synonymous with truffles, risotto and, of course, delicious wines! - is considered one of Italy's premier wine regions. The local conditions of terrain, soil and weather produce some fantastic wines. When it comes to reds, the Barolos and Barbarescos are world-famous, powerful, ageing wines. Despite Barolo and Barbaresco being made from the same grape, Nebbiolo, and produced in neighbouring regions within 10 miles of each other, the wines of Barbaresco and Barolo have some distinctive differences.

The Barbaresco area is located south of the Tanaro river and due to its location the area has a slightly higher average temperature which allows the Nebbiolo grape to ripen slightly earlier than in the Barolo area. Young tannins in a young Barbaresco are often not as hard as Barolo and under DOCG rules it is permitted to release Barbaresco for sale a year earlier than Barolo. The most pronounced difference between the two wines is that the tannins of Barbaresco tend to soften more quickly making the wine more approachable at a younger age than Barolo. The Barbaresco area is smaller than the Barolo area with an annual production of around 35% of Barolo production which means that Barbaresco is not as widely available on the market.