COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
100% Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Ugo L'Equio
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Ugo L'Equio Barbaresco DOCG 2020 is a distinguished red wine from the renowned Barbaresco appellation in Piedmont, Italy. Produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes sourced from the historic Gallina cru in Neive, this wine benefits from old vines planted between 1953 and 1971. Producer Ugo Lequio is known for his mastery of Nebbiolo and a philosophy centered on patience and rigorous selection, releasing his wines only after substantial aging to ensure elegance and longevity. The 2020 vintage, marked by a warm and dry season, has produced a wine of fine harmony and approachable tannins.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€32
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes come from vines planted as early as 1953.
Fact 02
The Gallina cru is in the historic town of Neive.
Fact 03
Wines are released only after significant bottle aging.
Fact 04
Ugo Lequio is compared to legendary winemaker Bruno Giacosa.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Ugo L'Equio Barbaresco DOCG 2020 begins with meticulous hand-harvesting and rigorous grape selection from old vines in the Gallina cru. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with 15-18 days of skin maceration. The wine is then aged for 20 months in large Slavonian oak casks, followed by a further 6 months of bottle aging before release. This process emphasizes patience and quality, aiming for elegance and longevity.
