Castello di Neive Santo Stefano 2018 Barbaresco Riserva DOCG

A Barbaresco Riserva DOCG from Castello di Neive, made from Nebbiolo and drawn from the Santo Stefano cru. The wine spends six months in stainless steel, then eighteen months in French oak, and finally six months in glass. This long ageing shows in a full-bodied, austere palate, where well-polished tannins add to a soft feel in the mouth. The finish is decidedly persistent. The colour is a deep garnet with a hint of orange. On the nose come small red fruit, tobacco, vanilla, spice, dried flowers, tar and menthol. It suits richly prepared meat dishes, truffle and Piedmontese venison.