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Barbaresco
the elegant Nebbiolo
A few kilometres north-east of Barolo, closer to the River Tanaro, the same Nebbiolo ripens a touch earlier and more delicately: Barbaresco reveals the variety in a slimmer, more aromatic stature. We offer 36 available Barbaresco wines – from single vineyard sites to Riserva and Magnum formats.
Our Barbaresco
Barbaresco Crichët Pajé Riserva Etichetta Nera DOCG 2004
From one of the most prestigious vineyard sites in Barbaresco, vinified by Roagna with uncompromising patience. Nebbiolo in its mature, Piedmontese soul: structured, profound, with quiet authority. A wine that demands time – and gives it back in return.
Fausoni Barbaresco DOCG 2018
Wild cherry, forest spice and incense – the bouquet is complex and inviting. On the palate, a tightly woven tannin framework forms an aristocratic contour, supported by dark fruit and saline minerality. Small in size, grand in expression: Fausoni is Barbaresco in its most concentrated form.
Cottá Barbaresco DOCG 2018
Raspberry, cherry, bay leaf – then dark tobacco and umami depth. The tannins are fine-grained and firm, the acidity elegantly taut. A long, mineral finish with bitter chocolate and herbs. Sottimano’s home vineyard needs time – and will reward it.
Pajoré, Barbaresco DOCG 2017
Wild and iron, orange zest, allspice – the nose is dark and multi-layered. On the palate, finely woven tannins glide like silk, juicy yet never heavy. The finish lingers long, shifting between red berries and spicy notes. Power and elegance in perfect balance.
Cottá, Barbaresco DOCG 2017
Fresh cherries, herbs, a hint of tobacco and sandalwood – the nose of the Cottá opens slowly and on its own terms. On the palate, chewy tannins, a vibrant spine of acidity, mineral tension. The 2017 carries both ripeness and structure – a Barbaresco that demands time and rewards it.
Basarin, Barbaresco DOCG 2020
Sweet cherry, wild strawberry and orange zest, underpinned by mint and black tea. The tannins are silky and polished, the acidity carries with elegant pressure. Transparent and clearly structured – deep, without being demanding.
Cottá, Barbaresco DOCG 2020
Black cherries, sloe and damp earth – a wine that demands patience and rewards it. Firm tannins and clear acidity form a backbone for decades. The Cottá vineyard site in Neive shapes every salty, mineral layer. A long-distance runner.
Fausoni, Barbaresco DOCG 2019
Undergrowth, juniper and ethereal pine bark – this wine only reveals itself with patience. On the palate, straight as a candle, fine-grained in tannin, carried by cool minerality. The fruit shifts quietly towards cherry, without ever slipping into sweetness. A Barbaresco that suggests more than it reveals.
Barbaresco Roncagliette DOCG 2023
Calcareous marl soils, fine tannins, that characteristic Nebbiolo tension. Roncagliette displays classic elegance without heaviness – precise, with aromatic depth and lively acidity. Bondonio combines tradition and modernity to create a Barbaresco that convinces through finesse.
Barbaresco Starderi DOCG 2023
From the single vineyard site Starderi, Bondonio crafts a Barbaresco that quietly embodies the elegance of this appellation. Calcareous marl soils and cool nights in the Tanaro valley lend the Nebbiolo mineral precision and lively freshness. Its silky texture and restrained alcohol give it a calm, enduring finish.
Cottá Barbaresco DOCG 2023
From the blue-grey marls of Neive, Sottimano crafts a Nebbiolo of quiet stature: precise, profound, with that arc of tension which distinguishes great wine from the merely good. Mineral rigour and slowly matured complexity. A wine that rewards patience.
Basarin Barbaresco DOCG 2023
From the heart of Neive, grown on pale tufa limestone and marl, this Nebbiolo carries the cool precision of its vineyard site within. Structural rigour and inner warmth hold each other in quiet tension. A wine that demands time – and repays it with depth.
Pajoré Barbaresco DOCG 2023
From the calcareous tufa and clay soils of Neive, this single-vineyard wine shapes mineral tension and structural tautness. The 2023 vintage stands at the beginning of its evolution – the propensity for elegance is already palpable. Depth and transparency rather than volume: Nebbiolo in a calm, precise voice.
Fausoni Barbaresco DOCG 2023
From Neive, where clay-rich calcareous soils shape Nebbiolo into structure and depth. Sottimano vinifies without calculation – long maceration, gentle wood that frames the rose blossom, tar and red cherries, never obscuring them. A Barbaresco that speaks through honesty.
Basarin Barbaresco DOCG 2021
Cherry-red, spicy, cool – juniper, pepper and dried herbs over a foundation of dark fruit. On the palate, finely woven tannins unfold, held tightly together by vibrant acidity and clear minerality. Finesse rather than power – this Barbaresco impresses through precision and leaves a long, ethereal finish.
Cottá, Barbaresco DOCG 2021
Rosehip, wild strawberry and cooling pine needles – the nose shows depth and precision. On the palate, silky tannins, hazelnut and a mineral freshness that holds everything together. The finish lingers long: spicy, peppery, unobtrusive.
Currá Barbaresco DOCG 2019
Violet, anise and black cherry – the nose is clear and varietally pure. On the palate, a wiry tension runs through, supported by firm tannins and a chalky, tart freshness. The finish echoes long and mineral. A wine with real backbone that demands time.
Currá, Barbaresco DOCG 2014
Mediterranean herbs, red cherry and a touch of cool minerality – the nose is open and multi-layered. On the palate, youthful tannins meet juicy fruit, seasoned with bacon and bay leaf. Filigree acidity keeps everything in balance: powerful yet never heavy.
Currá Barbaresco DOCG 2021
Distilled from the Tortonian marls of Neive, this Barbaresco openly displays the rigour and mineral tension of its terroir. Precision and depth rather than opulence – that is Sottimano’s signature. The cool 2021 vintage lends the Nebbiolo vibrant acidity and long ageing potential.
Currá, Barbaresco DOCG 2020
Power and aristocratic restraint in one – the Currá combines depth with finesse as only Nebbiolo can. The chalk-rich marls of Neive shape its complexity, the warm 2020 vintage its ripe structure. A wine that demands patience and responds with precision.
Barbaresco DOCG Roncaglie 2020
Sour cherry, spice and a hint of undergrowth – the nose speaks of forest and depth. On the palate, silky tannins guide through a mineral, precise mid-palate that is never intrusive. The balance is flawless, the finish seemingly endless.
Barbaresco DOCG Roncaglie 2021
Rose petals and mint, underpinned by damp earth and red fruit. Finely chiselled on the palate, with lively acidity and firm, grainy tannins that promise ageing potential. A vibrant minerality carries the long finish, in which floral notes and almonds linger.
Barbaresco Riserva DOCG 2008
Tufa limestone and clay marl, the patience of a long conversation. The 2008 vintage bestowed upon this Nebbiolo exceptional structure and elegance – classic, balanced, profound. Traditional vinification and large wooden casks shaped tannins that integrate seamlessly without losing their character.
Barbaresco Riserva DOCG 2016
Depth rather than volume – that is the language of this Riserva. The 2016 vintage yielded lively acidity and fine tannins, borne by the mineral substance of Piedmontese marl. Nebbiolo in its patient, precise form: a wine that needs time and gives time in return.
Barbaresco DOCG Rabajà Riserva 2020
Rabajà – one of the warmest crus in Barbaresco, calcareous marl, Nebbiolo in its most powerful expression. Vietti vinifies in large botti so that the fruit can breathe. Structure and minerality carry this Riserva – composed, dense, built for the long haul.
Barbaresco DOCG Rabajà Riserva 2019
Flowers and herbs, blood orange zest, ripe cherries and damp earth – the Rabajà vineyard site speaks in many layers. Impetuous and powerful on the palate, carried by a precise stream of acidity, medium-grained tannins and salty minerality. A wine with a core of intensity, followed by a long, lingering silence.
What defines Barbaresco
Around the villages of Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso, northeast of Alba, the same Nebbiolo grows as in neighbouring Barolo. The moderating influence of the Tanaro and slightly richer soils bring the grapes to ripeness earlier – the wines appear more accessible without losing any depth.
A single-varietal wine and a DOCG since 1980, Barbaresco matures for 26 months before release, while the Riserva requires 50 – shorter than for Barolo, which underpins its reputation as the more refined of the two. In the glass: rose, raspberry, cherry, a hint of liquorice and silky, present tannins. The more powerful side of the same Nebbiolo is revealed by Barolo.
The Piedmont vintage chart shows how individual years have turned out in the Langhe.
Origin
Langhe, Piedmont – Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso near Alba.
Grape variety
100% Nebbiolo.
Ageing
Min. 26 months (Riserva 50), including 9 in wooden casks.
At the table
Agnolotti del plin, Tajarin, poultry, Vitello tonnato, medium-aged cheese.
Large Formats
Barbaresco Crichët Pajé Riserva Etichetta Nera DOCG 2004
From one of Barbaresco’s most prestigious vineyard sites, vinified by Roagna with uncompromising patience. Nebbiolo in its most serious form: deep, structured, and built for the long haul. Two decades of maturation have shaped this 2004 – a wine for quiet contemplation.
Magnum · 1.5 LBarbaresco Starderi DOCG 2021
Dried violets, black cherry, a whisper of liquorice and tobacco – restrained yet compelling. Silky tannins and crystalline acidity support a transparent, light-footed structure. The finish fades out with mineral notes and fine salinity, accompanied by cherry stones and dried herbs.
Magnum · 1.5 LBarbaresco Roncagliette DOCG 2023
Roncagliette, the heart of Barbaresco: calcareous soils, cool Langhe breezes, Nebbiolo in its elegant expression. Bondonio combines tradition and precision – power that never imposes itself. In magnum format, this 2023 matures slowly and steadily towards its full depth.
Magnum · 1.5 LBarbaresco Starderi DOCG 2023
From the single vineyard site Starderi, grown on calcareous marl soils, this Barbaresco reveals the finesse of Nebbiolo in concentrated purity. Structure and elegance are perfectly balanced – restrained, precise, with mineral depth. In magnum format, it matures slowly and harmoniously towards its prime.
Magnum · 1.5 LCottá Barbaresco DOCG 2023
From the heart of the Barbaresco DOCG, shaped by calcareous marl: Cottá stands for vineyard purity and artisanal precision. Nebbiolo in its most elegant form – rich in tannins, vibrant in acidity, and of exceptional longevity. The magnum bottle promises a quiet evolution over decades.
Magnum · 1.5 LBasarin Barbaresco DOCG 2023
From the single vineyard site of Basarin in Neive, shaped by calcareous marls and cool autumn nights, Sottimano crafts a Nebbiolo of floral tension and quiet depth. Large botti provide structure without obscuring the variety’s characteristic transparency. A wine that demands patience – and never forces its greatness.
Magnum · 1.5 LPajoré Barbaresco DOCG 2023
From the calcareous soils of Pajoré, Sottimano shapes a Barbaresco that breathes both power and transparency in one. Mineral tension, pronounced acidity and tannin – all in service of the terroir, not effect. The magnum promises slowly unfolding depth.
Magnum · 1.5 LBasarin Barbaresco DOCG 2021
Deep cherry red, clear and luminous – what follows is multi-layered and serene. Sour cherry and elderberry open the bouquet, yet juniper, allspice and dried herbs soon take the lead. On the palate, silky tannins and vibrant acidity, all of a piece. The quietly grand among Sottimano’s Barbarescos.
Magnum · 1.5 LBarbaresco DOCG Roncaglie 2020
Sour cherry, juniper and damp forest floor – the nose is multi-layered yet possessed of meditative calm. On the palate, the finest tannins carry the wine with dignity, while mineral tension runs through it from start to finish. Substance without weight, power without volume – a finish that rewards patience.
Magnum · 1.5 LBarbaresco DOCG Roncaglie 2021
Rose petals and damp earth, a hint of mint – the nose speaks of finesse. On the palate, pulsating minerality, vibrant acidity and firmly structured tannins in rare balance. The finale carries floral notes and blanched almonds – long, precise and full of character.
From the Pomace: Grappa di Barbaresco
From the pomace of Nebbiolo grapes – the skins and pips – the winemakers distil a grappa that brings Barbaresco to the glass: clear, refined and warming – a post-prandial digestif, enjoyed neat at room temperature or very lightly chilled.
Grappa di Barbaresco
Crystal clear in the glass, yet aromatically of unexpected depth: violet, tobacco and white pepper – the unmistakable heritage of the Nebbiolo grape. Silky on the palate, with herbs, aniseed and dark chocolate, carried by a warmth that never overwhelms. The finish lingers long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbaresco?
The second great Nebbiolo of the Langhe: single-varietal and dry, from the communes of Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso near Alba, DOCG since 1980.
What distinguishes Barbaresco from Barolo?
The grape variety and area are virtually identical. Barbaresco undergoes shorter ageing (26 rather than 38 months) and is considered somewhat finer, more aromatic and approachable earlier, whilst Barolo is more powerful and longer-lived.
How long must a Barbaresco be aged?
At least 26 months before release, including 9 in wooden casks; the Riserva requires 50 months.
How long can Barbaresco be cellared?
Good vintages will age for 10 to 25 years. When young, a Barbaresco opens up after just a short time in a decanter.
What food pairs well with Barbaresco?
Piedmontese pasta such as Agnolotti del plin and Tajarin, poultry, Vitello tonnato, braised dishes and medium-aged cheeses.
How much does a good Barbaresco cost?
Starting from around 40 to 50 euros. On average, Barbaresco is slightly less expensive than Barolo of comparable quality, although both are made from Nebbiolo.
Barolo or Barbaresco — which should I buy?
Barbaresco is aged for a shorter period and is drinkable earlier, generally somewhat finer and less austere. Those wishing to become acquainted with Nebbiolo will find Barbaresco more approachable. Barolo demands greater patience but rewards it with superior ageing potential.
What does Barbaresco taste like?
Rose, raspberry and cherry, often with a hint of liquorice. The tannins are present yet silkier than in Barolo; its pale colour belies the tension and length on the palate.