# Moccagatta Barbaresco (2019)

- **Producer:** Moccagatta
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €32
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 18–20 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, red plum, violet, rose, vanilla, cedar, smoke, chocolate, dried fruit, leather, earth, mushroom, tobacco

## About this wine

Moccagatta Barbaresco 2019 is a 100% Nebbiolo from the renowned Barbaresco DOCG in Piedmont, Italy. This family-run estate, with a winemaking legacy dating back to the 19th century, focuses on expressing vineyard character. The 2019 vintage is a blend from three sites—Muncagota, Basarin, and Cottà—chosen for their diverse soils, aiming for an elegant yet structured wine. The vineyards are located in the Langhe hills, at elevations between 210 and 300 meters. The estate employs organic farming practices, contributing to the quality and integrity of the grapes. This vintage is noted for its classic structure and aging potential, a hallmark of the region.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards are situated between 210-300 meters above sea level.
- The estate practices organic viticulture, using cover crops and birdhouses.
- Harvest for the 2019 vintage began late, around October 10th.
- Approximately 8,000 bottles were produced for the 2019 vintage.

## Food pairing

The high acidity and firm tannins of this Barbaresco cut through rich, fatty dishes, cleansing the palate. The wine's savory notes and potential for earthy undertones complement game and mushroom dishes, while its fruit and floral notes can balance richer sauces.

## Wine making process

Moccagatta's Barbaresco 2019 is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. The winemaking begins with fermentation and maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for 5-6 days at 30°C, followed by malolactic fermentation in steel. The wine then undergoes 12 months of aging in French oak barriques. This process is part of the Barbaresco DOCG requirement for a minimum of 26 months total aging. The estate practices organic viticulture, utilizing methods like cover crops and integrated pest control to minimize environmental impact. The 2019 harvest occurred late, around October 10th, with the winery focusing on quality through vineyard management.