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Cascina Morassino Barbaresco Ovello 2019 750ml

size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barbaresco
DC
94
WE
91
Additional vintages
2019 2018 2017
DC
94
Rated 94 by Decanter
The greater concentration of the 2019 vintage compared to 2018 provides a better balance to the cool and austere Ovello cru. Roberto Bianco ages his Barbarescos in traditional large 25hL oak barrels. The wine is smoky with a Pinot Noir-like elegance and dominant flavours of pomegranate and redcurrant. The acidity is firm and austere while the tannins are ripe to the finish. The finish is lengthened by a savoury character with bracing floral notes. Needs more time but will age well. ... More details
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Cascina Morassino Barbaresco Ovello 2019 750ml

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Professional Ratings
DC
94
WE
91
DC
94
Rated 94 by Decanter
The greater concentration of the 2019 vintage compared to 2018 provides a better balance to the cool and austere Ovello cru. Roberto Bianco ages his Barbarescos in traditional large 25hL oak barrels. The wine is smoky with a Pinot Noir-like elegance and dominant flavours of pomegranate and redcurrant. The acidity is firm and austere while the tannins are ripe to the finish. The finish is lengthened by a savoury character with bracing floral notes. Needs more time but will age well.
WE
91
Rated 91 by Wine Enthusiast
This has an earthy nose recalling orest floor, violet, hazelnut and new leather. Extremely tight quite closed at this stage, it doesn't give much away, suggesting pomegranate, sour cherry and star anise alongside firm tannins and racy acidity set against a tannic backbone. It closes on a hazelnut note. It needs time to fully unwind. Drink after 2029.
Winery
Structured, spicy, and complex.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barbaresco
Additional vintages
2019 2018 2017
Overview
The greater concentration of the 2019 vintage compared to 2018 provides a better balance to the cool and austere Ovello cru. Roberto Bianco ages his Barbarescos in traditional large 25hL oak barrels. The wine is smoky with a Pinot Noir-like elegance and dominant flavours of pomegranate and redcurrant. The acidity is firm and austere while the tannins are ripe to the finish. The finish is lengthened by a savoury character with bracing floral notes. Needs more time but will age well.
green grapes

Varietal: Nebbiolo

The dusty purple grapes of the Nebbiolo variety are widely considered to be amongst the finest in the world, and hold many unique characteristics which have secured their place in wine making history. Indeed, almost all of the most respected and sought after red wines of Italy are made using this grape varietal, and it wasn't long before several New World wineries started experimenting with the fruit of this special vine, too. Nebbiolo grapes are renowned for their ability to age beautifully, with their strong and dense tannins mellowing out and becoming more balanced inside the oak. Alongside this, they hold some of the most complex and exciting flavors to be found in any grape, which range from gorgeous notes of black truffle, to aromatic violets and tobacco tones.
barrel

Region: Piedmont

The beautiful region of Piedmont in the north west of Italy is responsible for producing many of Europe's finest red wines. Famous appellations such as Barolo and Barbaresco are the envy of wine-makers all over the world, and attract plenty of tourism as a result of their traditional techniques and the stunning setting they lie in. The region has a similar summer climate to nearby French regions such as Bordeaux, but the rest of their year is considerably colder, and far drier as a result of the rain shadow cast by the Alps. The wineries which cover much of Piedmont have, over many generations, mastered how to make the most of the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which thrive here, and nowadays are beginning to experimenting with many imported varietals to increase the region's range and meet international demand.
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Country: Italy

It isn't difficult to understand why Italy is famed not just for the quality of its wines, but also for the vast variety and range of characteristics found in the wines there. The terrain of the country varies wildly, from the lush rolling green hills and valley of Tuscany, to the sun drenched rocky coasts of Sicily, the mountainous and alpine regions of the north, and the marshy lowlands of the east. Italy really does have a little bit of everything. Combine this huge range of landscapes with an almost perfect climate for grape cultivation, and you have a country seemingly designed for viticultural excellence. The results speak for themselves, and it is clear to see that wine has become an inseparable part of Italian culture as a result of its abundance and brilliance. Each village, city and region has a local wine perfectly matched with the cuisine of the area, and not an evening passes without the vast majority of Italian families raising a glass of locally sourced wine with pride and pleasure.
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Varietal: Nebbiolo

The dusty purple grapes of the Nebbiolo variety are widely considered to be amongst the finest in the world, and hold many unique characteristics which have secured their place in wine making history. Indeed, almost all of the most respected and sought after red wines of Italy are made using this grape varietal, and it wasn't long before several New World wineries started experimenting with the fruit of this special vine, too. Nebbiolo grapes are renowned for their ability to age beautifully, with their strong and dense tannins mellowing out and becoming more balanced inside the oak. Alongside this, they hold some of the most complex and exciting flavors to be found in any grape, which range from gorgeous notes of black truffle, to aromatic violets and tobacco tones.
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Region: Piedmont

The beautiful region of Piedmont in the north west of Italy is responsible for producing many of Europe's finest red wines. Famous appellations such as Barolo and Barbaresco are the envy of wine-makers all over the world, and attract plenty of tourism as a result of their traditional techniques and the stunning setting they lie in. The region has a similar summer climate to nearby French regions such as Bordeaux, but the rest of their year is considerably colder, and far drier as a result of the rain shadow cast by the Alps. The wineries which cover much of Piedmont have, over many generations, mastered how to make the most of the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which thrive here, and nowadays are beginning to experimenting with many imported varietals to increase the region's range and meet international demand.
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It isn't difficult to understand why Italy is famed not just for the quality of its wines, but also for the vast variety and range of characteristics found in the wines there. The terrain of the country varies wildly, from the lush rolling green hills and valley of Tuscany, to the sun drenched rocky coasts of Sicily, the mountainous and alpine regions of the north, and the marshy lowlands of the east. Italy really does have a little bit of everything. Combine this huge range of landscapes with an almost perfect climate for grape cultivation, and you have a country seemingly designed for viticultural excellence. The results speak for themselves, and it is clear to see that wine has become an inseparable part of Italian culture as a result of its abundance and brilliance. Each village, city and region has a local wine perfectly matched with the cuisine of the area, and not an evening passes without the vast majority of Italian families raising a glass of locally sourced wine with pride and pleasure.