Mustela Ultimo degli Onesti Barbaresco Riserva
IT616-18
Azienda Agricola Mustela di Iuorio Giuliano
Mustela Ultimo degli Onesti Barbaresco Riserva
Piedmont , Italy
| Type: | General |
| Varietals: | Nebbiolo |
| Region: | Piedmont , Barbaresco |
| Vineyard Size: | 6 ha |
| Planted: | 2000 |
| Farming Methods: | Hand harvested |
| Total Production: | 200 cases |
| Soil: | calcareous soils |
| Climate: | In Barbaresco, the summers are warm, humid, and mostly clear and the winters are very cold, snowy, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 32°F to 83°F and is rarely below 25°F or above 89°F. |
| Fermentation: | after destemming and having a soft crushing grapes, fermentation take place with skin contact for about 16 days in oak barrels, followed by malolactic fermentation in wood. Spontaneous natural soft fermentation without temperature controand fermentation take place with skin contact for about 16 days in oak barrels, followed by malolactic fermentation in wood. Spontaneus fermentation without temperature control. Natural vinification. |
| Winemaker: | Giuliano Iuorio |
| Elevage: | 24 months in used big barrels, followed by bottle-ageing before release for sale. |
| ABV | 14.0% | SO2 | 30 mg/l | Sizes | 750ml |
ABOUT THIS BOTTLE
This Barbaresco Riserva DOCG is made from Nebbiolo (100%) in the sub-varieties Michet and Lampia. Mandatory aging period for Barbaresco Riserva DOCG is 50 months starting November 1st of the harvesting year. At least 9 months must be in big barrels. This reserva spends around 3 years in oak and is made only from the best grapes in the best vintages. This producer works only in minimal intervention with very low sulfites and without using any additive. Perfumed with roses, dark berries, ash, asphalt, and sliced plums. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and a juicy, savory finish. Orange and lemon peel undertones. Gorgeous finish. Hard not to drink now.
