A red wine of outstanding prestige and excellent quality, Barbaresco was one of the first Italian wines to be given the Denominazione di Origine Controllata (Controlled Designation of Origin).
Made exclusively on the hills of Barbaresco, San Rocco Seno d’Elvio, Neive and Treiso, the vineyards are situated on sunny slopes at altitudes below 550 metres above sea level, allowing early sugar maturation.
The 24-month ageing process, which includes at least 12 months in oak, along with finely developed technical expertise, makes Barbaresco D.O.C.G. Le Clivie a wine that is structured and severe, while being fine and elegant, characterised by an unmistakable transparency and clarity.
COLOUR Garnet red with orange highlights
BOUQUET Ethereal, pleasant and intense, with scents of dark-coloured berries and floral notes of violet
PALATE Velvety, full and dry with well-balanced tannins
PAIRING Ideal with characteristic Piedmontese dishes, such as “battuta al coltello di fassona” (finely chopped beef served raw) or “vitello tonnato” (slow-cooked veal, sliced and served cold with a creamy tuna sauce). Excellent with Alba White Truffle and with structured main courses such as stewed or braised meats
PRODUCTION ZONE: Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso, San Rocco Seno d’Elvio (a hamlet of Alba), Piedmont, Italy
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18-20°
RECOMMENDED GLASS: We recommend leaving the wine to decant for at least an hour after uncorking the bottle and then serving it in large, crystal glasses to allow the aroma to open fully
