{"product_id":"carlo-giacosa-barbaresco-montefico-2017","title":"Carlo Giacosa – Barbaresco MONTEFICO 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% Discount -\u003c\/strong\u003e Clasic lean Barbaresco, at peak!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarlo Giacosa – Barbaresco MONTEFICO 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarlo Giacosa Barbaresco MONTEFICO 2017 is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eserious single-cru expression of Nebbiolo from one of Barbaresco’s historic vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, located east of the village and planted exclusively with Nebbiolo. The south-eastern-facing vineyard sits at around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250 metres elevation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with vines averaging more than 50 years of age. Its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecalcareous-clay soil, rich in marl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, contributes freshness and minerality, while the presence of wild mint in the vineyard is reflected in the wine’s distinctive mentholated character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2017 shows an elegant yet complex bouquet of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erose petals, dried flowers, ripe cherry and cranberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complemented by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eliquorice, baking spice, tobacco and subtle botanical and camphor notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. On the palate it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry, focused and beautifully structured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with vibrant acidity, concentrated red fruit and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine-grained, initially firm tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The combination of floral perfume, mineral freshness and savoury spice gives the wine considerable precision and persistence. Professional tastings of the 2017 highlighted its freshness and energy, with notes of candied cherry, dried rose, cranberry, dried apricot and tobacco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edestemmed and fermented on their skins in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, before being transferred to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge oak barrels for maturation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This traditional approach avoids excessive oak influence and allows the character of Montefico and Nebbiolo to remain at the forefront. The result is a wine with the combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efloral elegance and firm structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that is characteristic of this cru.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt almost nine years from vintage, MONTEFICO 2017 is now entering an attractive stage of maturity, although its tannic structure means it can still benefit from further bottle age. It should increasingly develop \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edried flowers, tobacco, leather, earth and balsamic complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while retaining its red-fruit and mineral core. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclassic, refined and age-worthy Barbaresco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly well suited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etruffles, braised and roasted meats, game, Piedmontese dishes and mature cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16-18°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRatings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.1 Points Vivino 92 points Decanter (“… Sweet raspberry nose, with a hint of bacon. 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