COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Musso
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Musso Barbaresco Rio Sordo 2018 is a 100% Nebbiolo from the Barbaresco DOCG in Piedmont, Italy. The Musso family, with a winemaking history spanning over 300 years and the winery established in 1929, manages the estate across three generations. Their philosophy emphasizes a deep connection to the land and traditional winemaking. The wine originates from the prestigious 'Rio Sordo' cru, a small, 1-hectare plot owned by Musso, characterized by limestone and clay-rich soils that contribute to its unique profile. The 2018 vintage saw warmer pre-harvest temperatures, potentially influencing the wine's character.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€53
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Musso has owned their plot in the prestigious Rio Sordo cru for generations.
Fact 02
The Musso family's winemaking roots in Barbaresco date back over 300 years.
Fact 03
The winery was founded during the Great Depression in 1929.
Fact 04
The 2018 vintage may offer a hint of ripeness due to warmer pre-harvest temperatures.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Musso Barbaresco Rio Sordo 2018 is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. The harvest is done by hand. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks with a maceration period of around 20 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. It then undergoes an additional 8 months of bottle aging before its release. The winery employs organic farming methods and aims for minimal sulfite additions.
