2019 Moccagatta Barbaresco ‘Basarin’ Piedmont

100% Nebbiolo grown in the commune of Babaresco, where calcareous blue marl soils dominate. All of the fruit comes from the slopes of the Muncagöta cru, which happens to be the dialect form of “Moccagatta”. The grapes are macerated on the skins in temperature-controlled steel tanks, then the wine is aged in French oak barriques, of which approximately 40% are new, for 18 months. 1,300 cases produced annually.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Wine Spectator - "Expressive, this red exudes black cherry, leather, tar and a touch of wild herb aromas and flavors. This has ample flesh to offset the firm structure, and the finish is framed by subtle vanilla and toasty oak. Excellent length. Best from 2026 through 2043."


Vinous - "The 2019 Barbaresco Basarin offers up an exotic mélange of cherries in liqueur, spice, menthol and new leather. This is an especially exuberant vintage for the Basarin. It's a style that works quite well here. Soft contours ensure the 2019 will drink well pretty much right out of the gate. In 2019, the Basarin seems to have an added kick of ripeness that gives it an unmistakable flair."