2021 Montaribaldi Sori Barbaresco

100 percent Nebbiolo is your glass. The top winery Montaribaldi which in our opinion has more to offer than most (much) more expensive Barolos. The Sori is one of the top wines of the winery of the Talliano brothers. Originating from the vineyard "on the south" (=Sori), on the slope near the house. A top plot, which produces increasingly better wine. The vineyard is located in the municipality of Barbaresco and is located at an altitude of 270 meters with a southern (sori) exposure. This is one of the reasons why this vineyard produces wonderfully beautifully ripened Nebbiolo grapes. The land around it is all from Gaja. Thanks to the perfect location of the vineyards of Montaribaldi and the typical white soil of the hills in Langa, the elegant wines that come from there are destined for a long life. Montaribaldi is a specialist in terroir wines, not a chemistry factory, because good wine must come from a good vineyard and a vintage must reflect the terroir, is Luciano's opinion and we fully support this.

The grapes are destemmed and macerated for 14 days, 4 days at a temperature of 30 to 32°C, 10 days at 27 to 28°C. At the end of the fermentation process, the wine is put in new oak barrels for 2 years. After a light purification, the wine is bottled and remains in the cellars of Montaribaldi for another year, after which the Sori Barberesco is released onto the market.

The Sori Barberesco is a very elegant wine and very rich in aroma. In the glass the wine has a deep garnet red colour with orange reflections. The aroma of roses and violets are clearly visible and mix well with the aroma of plums, tobacco, cocoa, cloves and black peppers. Powerful, strong tannins, sweet and velvety. Length. Advice is certainly to give the wine some oxygen in its early years and to open the wine 2 hours in advance and then you get a mighty beautiful glass of wine. Balance, length, intensity and concentration of flavours, everything is right about this wine.

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.

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1. Pappardelle with beef and sage ragu

The full, hearty meat sauce supports the structure of the wine. The spiciness of sage enhances the floral and earthy notes in the Nebbiolo.

2. Veal shank with polenta and gremolata

The soft texture of the veal complements the tannic structure of the Barbaresco, while the fresh gremolata enhances the lively acidity in the wine.

3. Grilled Portobello with Balsamic and Parmesan Shavings

A vegetarian dish with deep umami flavours that complement the ripe fruit and spicy complexity of the wine.

4. Pheasant fillet with parsnip puree and mushroom jus

The earthy mushrooms, tender game meat and sweetness of parsnips combine to create a layered flavour profile that accentuates the finesse and depth of the Barbaresco.

5. Ravioli filled with roasted hazelnut and minced veal in butter-sage sauce

The nutty filling and soft, creamy mouthfeel connect with the wine thanks to the balance between acids and ripe fruit.

6. Roast beef with truffle mayonnaise and rocket on toasted bread

The juiciness of the meat, the earthy character of the truffle and the spicy green provide a rich counterpoint to the complexity of the Nebbiolo.

BAROLO VS BARBERESCO

Piedmont - 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. As for the 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.