Barbaresco Riserva 'Baluchin'

• 100% Nebbiolo planted to calcareous clay and sandy soils
• 365 – 396 meters above sea level within the Bric Micca cru in Neive
• “Baluchin” translates to “star” in Piedmontese, as one can see the stars from this vineyard that sits at the highest position within the cru
• Fermentation for 7-8 days under temperature control
• Malolactic fermentation occurs in oak
• Aged in medium-toasted, small French oak barrels (30% new) for 20-22 months
• No fining or filtering
• 400 cases produced annually on average
• First vintage produced in 2000

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