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Luigi Giordano - Family producer who since the thirties of last century, deals with the cultivation of vines in Barbaresco.

Luigi together with his wife, Alessandra, and two daughters, Laura and Sylvia produces not only a great Barbaresco, but also Barberas and Dolcettos.

Seven hectares of vineyards are located in the surroundings of this charming town, in subzones: Asili, Cavana and Montestefano.

Honesty and hard work of members of the family make their wines are a perfect example of Piedmont winemaking traditionsThis makes the wines are exceptional, while preserving their freshness and simplicity.

Passion inherited from the founder of the vineyard, their grandfather, Giovanni, is expressed also in this, how they describe their wines:

Nebbiolo that is aristocrat,
Dolcetto that is noble,
Barbera that is eclectic,
Freisa that is, full of life.

Barbaresco Montestefano Riserva

Producer:
Azienda Agricola Luigi Giordano
Region:
Piemonte
Grape:
Nebbiolo (100%)
Classification:
DOCG
Vintage:
2012
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry red wine of the native Piedmontese Nebbiolo grape. It is a refined version of Barbaresco from the Montestefano vineyard, because Riserva is made only in the best years. Certainly the year 2006 belongs to them, as for Piemonte is qualified as an elegant, hence the choice of the manufacturer to make a wine with enhanced flavor values and strong structure. The Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano was aged in large barrels for 36 months and then in the bottle. This is a very elegant wine with deep red brilliant color that with age presents orange hues.

Details

Color: intensely deep red, brilliant, with time turning orange.
Aroma: notes of cherries, preserves of red fruit, violet, rose, delicate notes of spices, resin.
Flavor: dry, decisive and very elegant.
Food matching: meat-filled pasta dishes, game roasts, braised red meats and matured cheeses.
Serving temperature:16°/18°C in the Burgundy glasses.
Alcohol content: 13,5%

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