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Barbaresco, Rizzi Riccio 2020
Enrico Dellapiana makes this 'I Ricci' Barbaresco exclusively for us following a tasting of his crus. This year the blend is 45% Nervo vineyard, 45% Pajore, 10% Boito and it's stunning. Firm yet ripe tannins support concentrated red apple, pomegranate, and fresh black tea and there is tension, poise and great class. A fine example of Piedmont nebbiolo.
Price:
£35.00
Bottle
Price:
£210.00
Case of 6
In Stock
Code: IT37331
Wine characteristics
- Red Wine
- Very full and rich
- Nebbiolo
- 75cl
- Now to 2028
- 14.5% Alcohol
- oak used but not v. noticeable
- Cork, natural
Rizzi
The wines of Barbaresco are made from the same grape as Barolo, nebbiolo, but tend to be softer, more fragrant and immediately appealing, more ‘feminine’ than the sterner more ‘masculine’ virtues of the latter. Barbaresco is only a third the size of its neighbour Barolo, with only three communes, Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso. In a recent comparative tasting of wines of Barbaresco the wines of Rizzi were notable for their fruit and perfume.
The Dellapiano family have lived here since the 19th century but it was the grandfather who first bought land and the father who was first to bottle his own wine seriously. The family know their land extremely well and have a highly intelligent attitude to winemaking to make the most of their grapes.
Rizzi, named after one of the crus, is owned by Enrico Dellapiano and sister Jole, who own 35 hectares of vines on slopes both sides of the hill on top of which their winery sits. 15 hectares are planted with nebbiolo and their holdings lie in all three Barbaresco zones, including the four crus of Rizzi, Pajorè, Manzola and Nervo.
Decanter
Read moreGreat finesse and poise, offset by concentration and robustness, in this beautiful Barbaresco produced exclusively for The Wine Society. Brooding, seductive nose of plum, bergamot and Earl Grey. Fresh and ...
ITALIA!
Read moreThe family-run Cantina Rizzi, with winemaker Enrico Dellapiana at the helm, has produced this Barbaresco with delightful vigour and expression. Although elegant and light, we think this will age well....
JancisRobinson.com
Pale orangey ruby. Heady, classic Nebbiolo nose with more guts than many Barbarescos. Good autumnal flavours and grip on the end. This should disappoint no-one. Quite long.