$95.00
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Region: Piemonte
Grapes: Nebbiolo
First Glance: Red Fruits, Florals, Pepper, Age-worthy
Acclaim: 95+pts
The Wine:
Vinification of grapes coming from La Morra, MGA (cru/vineyard) Berri. Alcoholic fermentation happens in concrete and lasts around 12-14 days, followed by a 6-7 day post-fermentative maceration. Total skin-juice contact is around 3 weeks. Then malolactic takes place in oak and the wine ages for around 20 months in 52-hl and 25-hl oak barrels crafted by Tonnellerie Garbellotto. After aging, the wine rests for some months in concrete, before being bottled, usually in April-May of the year before the release.
Barolo Berri comes from a vineyard at the extreme west border of the Barolo area, with an altitude between 370 and 430 mts asl (1200 -1400 ft). Our Barolo Berri doesn’t want to stand out for complexity or longevity, but for drinkability and immediacy, due to its inner fruit profile, sweet ripeness and freshness. Like any Barolo, it is certainly suitable for long ageing but, in our opinion, this wine can be consumed right after the release with extreme pleasure.
The Review:
Antonio Gallani, Vinous - 95+pts
"Nicola and Stefania Oberto are slowly putting Berri on the map. Silky, aromatic and creamy onthe palate, the 2021 Barolo Berri is striking in its beauty. Crushed flowers, sweet red-toned fruit,chalk, mint and white pepper all meld together effortlessly. Silky, polished tannins frame thefinish. The 2021 doesn't have the immediacy of the 2020, but it may catch up to it one daybecause of its energy. It is a superb young Barolo—that much is clear."
