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| By Jon Rimmerman
Garagiste (2/13/2009)
(DANTE RIVETTI Bricco Neveis Barbaresco) Barbaresco Dear Friends, I have to say, this wine is impressive. In a vintage that is starting to remind me of 1988, this Giacosa-like Barbaresco (as in 1988 Giacosa) made me pause during my 2005 Barbaresco tasting. I kept going back to it, several times during the night and it kept getting better, deeper and more complex. We rarely carry Dante Rivetti but I knew this was a major wine that had to be discovered by the Nebbiolo fans on our list. After tasting dozens of the best names, this wine represents one of the finest overall values in serious Barbaresco you will find (even in 2004 - it has more rainbow-like expansion and pure brute force than a wide range of the better 2004s - besides Giacosa, I'm trying to remember a single 2004 Barbaresco I found to be more captivating and I can't remember any?). One hit wonder? Maybe, but it's definitely going to be in my cellar for the long-haul: VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as a shot in the dark that surprised my sense of adventure - for fans of 1988 Giacosa Santo Stefano at a tarrif that is tough to ignore: ONE SHIPMENT ONLY at this price directly from the source with perfect provenance (the wine is up almost 25% in price over the 2004, which it dwarfs, but they know what they have and it's more than worth it): 2005 Dante Rivetti Barbaresco "Bricco de Neveis" Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA Italy8889 |
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| Dante Rivetti Producer websiteNebbioloNebbiolo is a red grape indigenous to the Piedmont region of Italy in the Northwest. The grape can also be found in other parts of the world, though they are not as respected.
Nebbiolo is often considered the "king of red wines," as it is the grape of the famed wines of Barolo DOCG, Barbaresco DOCG, and Roero DOCG. It is known for high tannins and acidity, but with a distinct finesse. When grown on clay, Nebbiolo can be very powerful, tannic, and require long aging periods to reach its full potential. When grown on sand, the grape exhibits a more approachable body with more elegant fruit and less tannins, but still has high aging potential.
"Nebbiolo" is named for the Italian word, "nebbia", which means "fog", in Italian and rightfully so since there is generally a lot of fog in the foothills of Piedmont during harvest.
Nebbiolo is a late-ripening variety that does best in a continental climate that boasts moderate summers and long autumns. In Piedmont, Nebbiolo is normally harvested in October.
More links:
Varietal character (Appellation America) | Nebbiolo on CellarTrackerItaly Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctorPiedmont Vignaioli Piemontesi (Italian only)
On weinlagen-infoLanghe Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Roero | Union of Producers of Albese Wines (Albeisa)Barbaresco Geographical details of the DOCG down to single vineyards. The vineyards belonging to the comune Barbaresco can be found here |
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