Zio Nando Barbera d'Alba DOC

Rivetto

This particular vineyard’s west exposure and sandy subsoil allow for a ripe, concentrated expression of Barbera. Deeply coloured, powerfully fruited nose with a deep, almost charcoal undertone. An opulent wine rich in black and red fruit with a lovely dried leaf back note. Peppery, sweet berry finish with a pretty surprising finish. Quite weighty on the palate but carried with a good level of acidity and moderate tannin allowing for an ample aging window as well. A cuvée that holds nothing back, sensual and bold. Named for Enrico’s uncle Nando who planted this plot in 1944 and loved its fruit, farming it no less tenderly than the estate’s Nebbiolo vines.

Country:  Italy

Region:  Barolo, Piemonte

Appellation:  Barbera d'Alba DOC

Climate:  Uniquely Piemontese

Altitude:  345m

Soils:  Clay, sandy, calcareous

Varietal/Blend:  100% Barbera

Fermentation:  Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts.

Ageing:  The wine is aged for 18 months in 3000L Slavonian, Hungarian, and Swiss oak barrels (botti).

Vineyard & Vine Age:  The Zio Nando plot is a west facing slope of sandy-calcareous with sub-alkaline reaction, low in nitrogen but rich in magnesium.

ABV:  15.0%

Produced Cases: 

CSPC:  811834

About the Producer

Enrico Rivetto


Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo, Italy

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Zio Nando Barbera d'Alba DOC
Rivetto
This particular vineyard’s west exposure and sandy subsoil allow for a ripe, concentrated expression of Barbera. Deeply coloured, powerfully fruited nose with a deep, almost charcoal undertone. An opulent wine rich in black and red fruit with a lovely dried leaf back note. Peppery, sweet berry finish with a pretty surprising finish. Quite weighty on the palate but carried with a good level of acidity and moderate tannin allowing for an ample aging window as well. A cuvée that holds nothing back, sensual and bold. Named for Enrico’s uncle Nando who planted this plot in 1944 and loved its fruit, farming it no less tenderly than the estate’s Nebbiolo vines.

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  Italy

Region:  Barolo, Piemonte

Appellation:  Barbera d'Alba DOC

Climate:  Uniquely Piemontese

Altitude:  345m

Soils:  Clay, sandy, calcareous

Varietal/Blend:  100% Barbera

Fermentation:  Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts.

Ageing:  The wine is aged for 18 months in 3000L Slavonian, Hungarian, and Swiss oak barrels (botti).

Vineyard & Vine Age:  The Zio Nando plot is a west facing slope of sandy-calcareous with sub-alkaline reaction, low in nitrogen but rich in magnesium.

ABV:  15.0%

Produced Cases: 

CSPC:  811834

Andrew Stewart | Calgary + Alberta South

T: 403-604-0408 | E: andrew@vinoalvino.ca

Joe Gurba | Edmonton + Alberta North

 T: 780-203-5284 | E: joe@vinoalvino.ca

Zio Nando Barbera d'Alba DOC
Rivetto
This particular vineyard’s west exposure and sandy subsoil allow for a ripe, concentrated expression of Barbera. Deeply coloured, powerfully fruited nose with a deep, almost charcoal undertone. An opulent wine rich in black and red fruit with a lovely dried leaf back note. Peppery, sweet berry finish with a pretty surprising finish. Quite weighty on the palate but carried with a good level of acidity and moderate tannin allowing for an ample aging window as well. A cuvée that holds nothing back, sensual and bold. Named for Enrico’s uncle Nando who planted this plot in 1944 and loved its fruit, farming it no less tenderly than the estate’s Nebbiolo vines.

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  Italy

Region:  Barolo, Piemonte

Appellation:  Barbera d'Alba DOC

Climate:  Uniquely Piemontese

Altitude:  345m

Soils:  Clay, sandy, calcareous

Varietal/Blend:  100% Barbera

Fermentation:  Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts.

Ageing:  The wine is aged for 18 months in 3000L Slavonian, Hungarian, and Swiss oak barrels (botti).

Vineyard & Vine Age:  The Zio Nando plot is a west facing slope of sandy-calcareous with sub-alkaline reaction, low in nitrogen but rich in magnesium.

ABV:  15.0%

Produced Cases: 

CSPC:  811834

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Andrew Stewart

403-604-0408

andrew@vinoalvino.ca

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