Barbaresco

Barbaresco comes from Nebbiolo alone. The specification places its vineyards on hills above the Tanaro and describes layered marl and sand as part of their setting.

Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso give the denomination its central geography. Knowing these place names offers a more precise way into the wine than treating all of the Langhe as one vineyard. The label may also carry an approved additional geographical mention, identifying a smaller named area.

Barbaresco requires at least 26 months of aging, including nine months in wood. Riserva extends the overall minimum to 50 months, also with at least nine in wood.

The aging clock starts on November 1 of the harvest year. The Riserva mention therefore marks a longer required maturation, while the grape remains Nebbiolo.