Casotto Riserva
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Typically best enjoyed 10–30 years from the vintage release, as these structured Riservas require significant time to soften and fully develop their complex tertiary character.
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Slow-braised beef (Brasato al Barolo), fresh tajarin pasta shaved with white Alba truffles, or roasted wild game such as venison or pheasant.
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Produttori del Barbaresco, founded in 1958 by the local priest Don Fiorino Marengo, is widely regarded as one of the greatest wine cooperatives in the world. While the winery is legendary for its nine single-vineyard Riservas representing the region's finest crus, any Riserva-level bottling from this historic estate showcases the pinnacle of traditional Nebbiolo winemaking. Crafted only in exceptional vintages, these wines are made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes harvested from the steep, clay-limestone hills of the Barbaresco DOCG. The vinification follows strict traditional methods, including extended maceration on the skins and aging for 36 months in large Slavonian oak casks (botte), followed by extensive bottle refinement. The resulting wine is a masterclass in complexity, offering a structured, age-worthy profile defined by notes of dried roses, tar, wild red berries, and earthy spice, supported by firm, noble tannins and vibrant acidity.
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Founded in 1958 by the local parish priest Don Fiorino Marengo, Produttori del Barbaresco is a legendary cooperative winery located in the village of Barbaresco within Italy's Piedmont region. Uniting nineteen small growers to preserve the heritage of the Nebbiolo grape, the estate revived a tradition of quality first established by Domizio Cavazza in 1894. The winery is globally renowned for its uncompromising commitment to the Nebbiolo variety, producing a classic Barbaresco DOCG alongside nine distinct single-vineyard Riservas, such as Moccagatta, which are released only in exceptional vintages. Vinified using traditional methods, including long maceration and aging in large Slavonian oak casks, these wines are celebrated worldwide for their structure, elegance, and profound expression of terroir.