Rivetto – Barolo Briccolina – 2010

The history of the Rivetto company begins in 1902, on the hill between Serralunga d’Alba and Sinio. A story made up of sacrifices, hard work and a lot of passion that passion handed down from generation to generation has reached Enrico the last heir. For the Rivetto family, wines have always had to contain the poetry of an ancient history and the relevance of a new philosophy at the same time, but above all they must respect the identity of the vine and its territory of origin. The last dream come true is that of Enrico’s open and far-sighted mind, who wanted to stand out and obtain the Demeter biodynamic certificate. Pioneer of a new movement in which there is no longer profit as a focal point, profit at any cost, willing to exploit any type of land, resources, work but a deep love for one’s land.

Briccolina, a cru in the municipality of Serralunga d’Alba favored by an optimal combination of altitude and exposure, here the Rivetto family owns half a hectare of vineyard from which it produces about 2000 bottles. In the cellar the work is maniacal, fermentation in wooden vats, manual punching down, the maceration lasts over two months and during the vinification most of the pips are removed. The wine obtained is nothing short of surprising, complex, refined and structured for long aging with tannins that turn to silky.
2010, a great vintage that gives us wines in the presence of enormous recognition from world critics, will give their best in the coming decades. A bottle to buy and keep for a long time.

• Producer: Rivetto
• Name: Barolo Briccolina
• Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
• Vintage: 2010
• Alcohol Content: 14,5%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Production: 2000 bottles

Productive Notes:Destemming-crushing and maceration for about 50/60 days. of which the first part with submerged cap and the remaining 30/40 days with emerged cap. Spontaneous fermentation in open wooden vats. Malolactic fermentation. Aging for 24 months in wooden barrels.