- 100% Nebbiolo planted to calcareous clay and sandy soils
- 365 – 396 meters above sea level within the Bric Micca cru in Neive
- “Baluchin” translates to “star” in Piedmontese, as one can see the stars from this vineyard that sits at the highest position within the cru
- Fermentation for 7-8 days under temperature control
- Malolactic fermentation occurs in oak
- Aged in medium-toasted, small French oak barrels (30% new) for 20-22 months
- No fining or filtering
- 400 cases produced annually on average
- First vintage produced in 2000
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2015
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barbaresco
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-COC-20-15 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2023-10-23
"The 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Baluchin is a powerful, dense wine. Black fruit, tobacco, cedar, menthol, chocolate and licorice all run through this brooding, somber Barbaresco. I wonder if a more nuanced style is possible here."