Barbaresco Montestefano is an exceptional Nebbiolo wine from Luigi Giordano's esteemed Montestefano Cru vineyard (for Nebbiolo lovers: Luigi Giordano is the only Montestefano producer with a south-facing exposure. Sip and enjoy!) This wine captivates the eye with Nebbiolo's classic ruby-red hue and reveals a bouquet dancing with red and black cherries, strawberries, subtle spices, a hint of licorice, and a touch of earthy complexity. On the palate, it presents a lively, well-structured profile with fine tannins, ending with a gracefully long finish. The Montestefano vineyard is the most historic vineyard in the appellation. It is one of the best vineyards for Nebbiolo da Barbaresco, where ideal soils and conditions combine to produce robust, well-structured wines. The vineyard faces south, and the soil consists of bluish-gray, dense, and deep Sant'Agata marl with active limestone. The grapes were fermented at controlled temperatures in cement tanks, including 25-30 days on the skins. The wine was aged for at least 18 months in large 25-50hl Slovenian oak barrels, approximately 25 years old, before bottling.
