Cantina del Pino – Barbaresco Ovello – 2016

Cantina del Pino is one of the most ancient estates in the Barbaresco area, the pine tree from which the winery takes its name, was planted by the great agronomist and undisputed father of Barbaresco Domizio Cavazza, who sold the winery to Vacca family, winemakers since many generations. In 1997 the winery officially started bottling and selling its first wines, today it owns 7 hectares (12.5 acres), most of which are in the Ovello cru.
Few bottles produced, “quality not quantity” has always been the philosophy of the company, maximum respect for the rhythms of the earth to obtain wines that fully reflect the terroir. Study and meticulous work are part of the daily routine to obtain wines of great impact that offer a modern interpretation but at the same time traditional of a territory that has always been home to great wines.
Ovello, a cru in the commune of Barbaresco, is the most important mention of the whole appellation in terms of hectares planted with Nebbiolo, the wines coming from here are always pleasantly elegant. Right here is located Cantina del Pino and it has always produced an exceptional Barbaresco, elegant, tannins are smooth and silky and the finish is long and persistent. A truly intriguing wine, to be tried!

• Producer: Cantina del Pino
• Name: Barbaresco Ovello
• Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
• Vintage: 2016
• Alcohol Content: 14,5%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• >b>Production:8000 bottles

Productive Notes:Alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Aging 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.