2018 Castello Di Neive Barbaresco Riserva Santo Stefano

The grapes that are destined for this ultra-premium wine come from the highly-respected Santo Stefano vineyard which is known to make some of Piemonte’s finest Nebbiolo wines.  As with the other Castello di Neive Barbarescos, this wine is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, but the grapes used to make this wine represent the finest selection of grapes, picked at optimum ripeness. 

Fermented and macerated for 12-14 days. Aged for 12-24 months in French oak barrels. After aging, the wine goes through natural settling, then is bottled to continue its maturation.

Medium garnet in color with reddish-brown reflections, intense aromas of black cherries, dried roses, licorice, and potpourri.  The aging regime on this wine has made the tannins velvety without taking away from the wine’s age-worthiness.