COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Ezio Cocito
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cocito Barbaresco Riserva Baluchin 2015 is a 100% Nebbiolo from the Barbaresco DOCG in Piedmont, Italy. The wine originates from the Baluchin vineyard in Neive, situated at a high altitude (365-396 meters) on a steep slope (45-55%). The vineyard's name, 'Baluchin,' translates to 'star' in the local dialect. The wine is a result of a partnership between Ezio Cocito, whose family has an agricultural background and who replanted Moscato vines to Nebbiolo, and Giorgio Rivetti of La Spinetta, who oversees vineyard management and winemaking. The production emphasizes precision and elegance, with a commitment to preserving the wine's integrity through minimal intervention.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€70
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard name 'Baluchin' means 'star' in Piedmontese dialect.
Fact 02
Vineyard boasts a steep slope of 45-55%.
Fact 03
Wine is a collaboration between Ezio Cocito and Giorgio Rivetti (La Spinetta).
Fact 04
No fining or filtration is performed.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for Cocito Barbaresco Riserva Baluchin 2015 are harvested from early October. Fermentation takes place over 7-8 days in horizontal fermenters at controlled temperatures. Malolactic fermentation occurs in oak. The wine is then aged for 20-22 months in French oak barrels, 30% of which are new. Post-barrel aging, it spends approximately three months in stainless steel tanks before bottling. The wine is not fined or filtered. Barbaresco Riserva regulations mandate a minimum of 50 months of aging from January 1st of the year following harvest, including at least 9 months in barrel.
