Rivetto Briccolina Barolo
75cl
/
14.5% Vol
This is a flagship wine of Rivetto family, an organic and biodynamic single vineyard Barolo with elegance and structure, that makes it incredibly age worthy. Layers of aromas and flavours with delicate floral aromas, forest fruits, spice, cedar and fine tannins that make this wine well structured and beautifully balanced. A great special occasion wine.
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Rivetto Briccolina Barolo
€147.00
Ex Tax: €119.51
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Floral aromas, hints of spices, forest fruit and cedar
Palate
Elegant, full bodied with layers of forest fruit flavours, spice, hints of oak. Fine structured tannins, good acidity and concentration of flavour. Long finish.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
Nebbiolo
Maturation
Aged in oak for 36 months and bottle conditioned for 16 months
Alcohol %
14.5%
Country
Italy
Region/AOC
Piedmont
Vintage
2018
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
20+ years
Producer
Rivetto
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Wine Enthusiast - 95 Points
Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Cellar Selection of 2016
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
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