“Bricco Ravera” Nebbiolo Langhe DOC 2022

Az. Agr. Pecchenino | Piedmont
Pecchenino s.a. | Borgata Valdiberti 59 | IT 12063 Dogliani

05283222 · 0,75 l · 33,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

There are wines whose labels do not tell the whole truth. Bricco Ravera is labelled "Langhe Nebbiolo", but in reality it is Barolo in every respect – except for the name. The grapes come from the Ravera vineyard in Monforte d'Alba, one of the most prestigious single vineyards in the Barolo region, where Pecchenino has owned plots since the early 2000s. A complicated dispute over appellation rights meant that this wine had to be marketed under the less restrictive Langhe DOC – a bureaucratic detail that nevertheless works in the favour of the connoisseur: Barolo quality at a Langhe price. The vineyards are located in the hamlet of San Giuseppe near the Pecchenino family's Barolo winery. The chalky, clayey soils with a southern and south-western exposure offer ideal conditions for Nebbiolo, the capricious, late-ripening grape variety that develops its full aromatic complexity here. After alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine remains in contact with the skins for a prolonged post-maceration before being racked. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine is transferred to oak barrels, where it develops the structure and depth that distinguishes it from simpler Langhe wines.

Deep ruby red with light garnet reflections. The nose is rich, powerful and concentrated, characterised by hints of ripe fruit – blueberry, blackberry, red and black berries. The palate is fresh and full-bodied. The tannins are ripe, soft, silky and perfectly integrated, supported by the natural acidity that characterises Nebbiolo. A characteristic almond note on the finish emphasises the elegance and gives the wine length. This is Nebbiolo of serious calibre – a wine that cannot deny its origins in one of the great Barolo vineyards, even if the label does not explicitly reveal it. Grand Cru at the Langhe price – an open secret for connoisseurs. SUPERIORE.DE