Castello Di Verduno - Barbaresco DOCG - Red - 2018

Wine:

The 2018 Barbaresco reveals an understated elegance, with enticing aromas of morello cherry, red berries, spices, balsamic hints, and fine wood. Its fresh, approachable style carries seamlessly into a balanced palate that combines power and finesse with remarkable ease. Smooth and inviting, it’s ready to enjoy now, best served in a wide glass to enhance its complexity. Rated 92/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested in 20 kg baskets. Maceration for 62 days in open wooden vats. Aged 21 months in Austrian and Slovenian oak barrels, then one month in stainless steel tanks, followed by 17 months in bottle.

Color:

Intense garnet red.

Nose:

Beautiful red fruit aromas with a morello cherry edge, notes of cinnamon, candied orange, balsamic and a hint of chocolate.

Palate:

Powerful and supple at the same time, this wine has a lovely tannic structure underpinned by fine balance.

Temperature:

À servir de 14 à 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032

This is a unique partnership!
A historic estate highly prized by Piedmont connoisseurs, Castello di Verduno is a family-run name that has been working with passion and consistency for over a century — carefully preserving traditional methods, including aging their wines in large oak barrels (which gently shape the wine over time, adding structure and subtle notes of spice).

VALAP is partnering for the very first time with Castello di Verduno to bring you a Barbaresco crafted from the finest terroirs of the appellation.

Today, Castello di Verduno is managed by the Burlotto family, who proudly carry on the estate’s traditions. Nestled in some of Piedmont’s greatest vineyard sites — including its two crown jewels, Barolo and Barbaresco — their 12 hectares produce noble cuvées that stay true to classic Italian winemaking.