Ratings
90 points Wine Enthusiast for Sanavento Nebbiolo Barbaresco
Identity
| Producer | Enrico Serafino S.r.l. |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOCG |
| Grapes | Nebbiolo |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Very pale garnet hue |
| Aroma | Floral notes of rose petal and lavender, sweet macerated cherry, incense, dried herbs, tobacco, red currant, sour cherry, fresh thyme, dried flower petals, anise, damp forest floor |
| Palate | Soft, elegant tannins with a captivating balance of power and grace, fine yet firm tannins, silky texture, good structure and complexity, velvety and rounded tannins |
| Finish | Long, elegant finish with herbal and earthy nuances, fresh and lingering finish |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with game, roasts, aged cheeses, truffle dishes, and savory complex meals |
| Aging Potential | Long aging potential with tannins promising a long evolution in bottle |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged in large oak casks (botti grandi) of 25 hl for about 30 months |
| Fermentation | Fermentation with indigenous yeasts |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 350 m |
| Soil | Marl and calcareous soils (marna blu) |
| Vine Age | 50 years |
Interesting facts
| Enrico Serafino is a family winery since 1878 with over 140 years of expertise in Barbaresco production. The Montestefano cru is renowned for marrying class and intensity, producing wines with tightly coiled finesse. |