Item Number: 5953 UPC: None

Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont Sub Region: Piedmont
Appellation/AVA: Barbaresco DOCG
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vineyard Designation: Rio Sordo
Vintage: 2009
Grape(s): Nebbiolo
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14.5
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Vineyard Information: Situated in the Commune of Barbaresco, in Rio Sordo valley, south – south west facing exposure. They observe the “214/1” disposition of Community European: no chemical herbicide, and maximum natural control for treatment sprays.

Vinification: The skins remained in contact with the must during the first fermentation that lasted for 12-14 days, followed by a submerged cap maceration. After the alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation was completed in the cellar at temperature of 20° C.

Aging: In traditional Slavonian oak cask of 10-20 hl for 22 months and matured in the bottle for at least 8 months. No filtration.

Beyond Barolo and Brunello by Tom Hyland (2012)
"This tiny estate, located at the Rio Sordo Vineyard in the Barbaresco Commune, is managed by husband and wife team of Italo Sobrino and Giovanna Rizzolio, who take great care in every step of the process from grape to vine. This is a medium-full wine offering textbook aromas of red cherry, orange peel and sandalwood backed by excellent depth of fruit and impressive persistence. Aged soley in grandi botti, the wood notes are quite subtle, and there is very good acidity along with graceful tannins. This is an outstanding example of what the terroir of Barbaresco is all about."

93pts (2010 vintage) Wine Advocate 6/2013
"The 2010 Barbaresco Rio Sordo shows crushed flowers, tobacco, dried mint, mocha and loads of pretty red berry. There’s a sparkle, or a shine, to the bouquet that is really something special. The wine speaks to the amazing results that can be achieved when Nebbiolo is allowed to sing solo without too much technique or meddling in the winery. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025."