Produttori del Barbaresco – Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota 2015 – Piedmont Italy

Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota 2015 is a powerful yet refined Nebbiolo from one of Barbaresco's most distinctive crus. Produced only in exceptional vintages, this Riserva combines ripe fruit, floral elegance, and firm structure in a wine built for long-term cellaring.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
• Region: Barbaresco DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
• Vineyard: Muncagota
• Vintage: 2015
• Vineyard Size: 4.5 hectares (11 acres)
• Exposure: South-East
• Soil: Calcareous limestone
• Vinification: Fermentation at 30°C with 32 days of skin contact and completed malolactic fermentation
• Aging: 36 months in large oak barrels followed by 9 months in bottle
• Production: 16,666 bottles
• Longevity: 20+ years from the vintage
• Style: Barbaresco Riserva

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Ripe red cherry, raspberry, red berry fruit
• Savory: Rose petals, earth, dried herbs, spice
• Structure: Firm tannins, vibrant acidity, long finish

The outstanding 2015 growing season delivered perfectly ripened Nebbiolo with exceptional tannin quality and balance. Muncagota expresses its vineyard character through a refined floral bouquet and intense aromatics, while the palate offers ripe fruit, impressive structure, and the elegance that defines great Barbaresco. Built for aging, it possesses both immediate appeal and the capacity to evolve for decades.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Produced from the historic Muncagota cru with south-east exposure and limestone soils
• Crafted only from exceptional vintages and aged 36 months in large oak barrels
• Combines floral elegance with the structure and longevity of classic Nebbiolo

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Fresh egg pasta with truffles
• Mushroom risotto
• Braised beef or veal
• Game and venison dishes

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Lovers of traditional Barbaresco
✓ Fans of elegant, terroir-driven Nebbiolo
✓ Collectors seeking long-lived Piedmont wines
✕ Not ideal if you prefer soft, fruit-forward reds