Cavalieri Tartufo
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Typically best enjoyed between 8 to 25 years from the vintage release, allowing the firm Nebbiolo tannins to soften and complex tertiary aromas to fully develop.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Fresh egg pasta (tajarin) topped with shaved white truffles, slow-braised beef or wild game, and mature, rich cheeses like Castelmagno.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Crafted as an exclusive selection for the prestigious Ordine dei Cavalieri del Tartufo e dei Vini di Alba (Order of the Knights of the Truffle and Wines of Alba), this rare bottling represents a pinnacle of traditional winemaking by the legendary Produttori del Barbaresco cooperative. Made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes harvested from the region's finest calcareous clay soils, this wine undergoes classic long maceration and extensive aging in large Slavonian oak casks. The historic Order, founded in 1967 at the Castle of Grinzane Cavour, selects only exceptional lots through rigorous blind tastings to bear their historic label. The resulting wine is a masterclass in classic Barbaresco, boasting ethereal aromas of dried roses, tar, leather, and bright red cherries, backed by robust tannins and a vibrant acidity that reflects the unique microclimate of the Langhe hills.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.