- 1.5 ha of vines planted in 1997 to the calcareous, sandy soil of Bricco di Neive
- 350 meters above sea level
- 15-20 day maceration and fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperatures with indigenous yeasts
- Aged 26 months in large Slavonian oak casks
- Approximately 400 cases produced annually
- First produced in 2000
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barbaresco
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-CIG-20-20 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2023-10-23
"The 2020 Barbaresco Bricco di Neive Vie Erte is classy, elegant and polished, with the harmony that is such a signature of the best wines in this vintage. Bright red-toned fruit, blood orange, mint, spice and white pepper lend brilliance. There's plenty of the linear focus that is typical here, but no hard edges or awkward contours. The Vie Erte is the more classic of the Cigliuti Barbarescos. In 2020, it's a real stunner."
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
94
Date
2024-05-15
"From 24-year-old vines on sandy soils, the bright red 2020 Barbaresco Bricco Di Neive Vie Erte is spicy and open right out of the gate with notes of fresh cherries, cinnamon, incense, and a touch of saddle leather. Offering fantastic energy on the palate, it's an approachable red with fine, sweet tannins, lovely, fresh acidity, and a great finish. It balances its components out with a lot of ripe purity and finesse. Drink 2024-2036."
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2023-11-01
"A rich style, this red features black cherry, black currant and violet aromas and flavors, shaded by tar, eucalyptus and iron notes. There's a solid structure underneath and this finishes long, with emphasis on the fruit. Best from 2026 through 2042. ‡B.S."
Wine Enthusiast
Score
93
Date
2024-08-01
"Warmed cherries macerate in a slurry of allspice, clove and dried herbs, while subtle hints of dried earth, black tea and pressed roses all add to the depth of the nose of this wine. The palate bursts with wild raspberries and red currants, leading to a savory midpalate that yearns for roasted meats, mushrooms or game. Elegant and supple tannins provide a plushness that brings a smile. Drink now–2040. —J.P"
Jancis Robinson
Score
16.5+
Date
2024-07-26
"Lightish ruby. Open and scented with perfumed, sour red fruits and just a hint of overgrowth. Meaty and thickly but smoothly textured. Needs time for the tannins to become more elegant. Lots of freshness but seems to be developing relatively quickly, apart from those tannins. (JH)"
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2021
Wine Spectator
Score
95
Date
2025-01-15
"An elegant style, boasting cherry, strawberry, rose, menthol and iron aromas and flavors. The supple texture transitions to a base of chalky tannins, with vanilla and oak spice accents on the long finish. Patience required. Best from 2028 through 2045. —B.S."
2021
Vinous
Score
94+
Date
2024-10-29
"The 2021 Barbaresco Bricco di Neive Vie Erte is superb. Bright red cherry fruit, chalk, mint, white pepper and crushed rocks all race out of the glass. This vibrant, sinewy Barbaresco has so much to offer. Its energy is remarkable. The intensely palate-staining mineral finish is a thing of beauty. All the 2021 needs is time. This is super-classic Nebbiolo from Barbaresco."
2019
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2023-01-11
2018
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2022-02-15