Collection: Barbaresco DOCG

Barbaresco DOCG is a red wine made from Nebbiolo in Langhe in Piemonte. Here you can explore our selection of Barbaresco and compare vintages and styles. It is a good place to start if you are looking for a wine with fresh acidity, distinct tannin and an origin that gives you something concrete to go on when you make your choice.

The production area covers the municipalities of Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso as well as part of Alba. The grape is exclusively Nebbiolo. The geographic delimitation is part of the appellation's identity, but the wines are not all alike. Growing site and vinification help shape the individual bottle, and the vintage can also make a difference to the expression you encounter.

Barbaresco has ageing requirements, including at least nine months in oak. Riserva has a longer total ageing than ordinary Barbaresco. The ageing requirements are not, however, the same as a shared drinking window for all the wines. So look at the specific wine description and vintage, both when you are choosing for a meal now and when you are considering laying a bottle down in the cellar.

You may encounter nuances of red berries, flowers and spices, but the balance between fruit and more developed notes varies from wine to wine. Barbaresco is interesting to compare with Barolo, which is also made from Nebbiolo. The comparison makes the most sense when you look at the individual wines rather than expecting one appellation always to be lighter or softer than the other.

If you want to get to know the grape better, you can continue to our selection of Nebbiolo. Here you get more opportunities to compare the grape across appellations. Use the tasting descriptions to find the firmness and maturity you prefer, and then choose the bottle that suits the occasion you have in mind.