Barbaresco Ressia

Italy, Peidmont

Neive, Piedmont, Nebbiolo grape. Fabrizio Ressia took over is Grandfather's estate in 1997, and immediately started to update and develop new practices. Weather patterns can dramatically alter the flavours of this grape style, and this young winemaker has structured his wines to a more slow, thoughtful way taking into account old traditions with modern methods producing exceptional wines. The grapes are collected into baskets which have ventilation holes to assist the withering of the grapes, which are soft pressing follows then left to rest before fermenting in steel at 30-32 degrees before transferring to small barriques for 18 months then into steel before bottling. A notorious grape variety which needs careful vinification, the colour is pomegranate red with dark orange/ brick edges. There is a hot spice to the aromas with dark fruits and plums, some earthy truffle and mossy green reflections. On the palate there is this full, ripe dry fruit, with long clean sour cherry, and chewy tannins. A very grown up rather masculine taste for roasted meats and wild mushrooms, as well as hard brittle strong cheeses.

• Volume: 75.0cc
• Alcohol: 13%