Rivetto
Barbaresco Nervo
Enrico Rivetto can talk to anyone in the world about his wines. A farmer at heart, he has slowly and strategically stitched together a lush quilt of an estate atop the Lirano hill near the town of Serralunga. Rivetto benefits from having all 23 hectares of his lands (15 of which are vineyards) on the same hilltop, allowing him to care for the vines and react to problems more efficiently. Charles, the president of Volio, met Enrico in 2005, beginning an incredibly fruitful partnership and even deeper friendship. Rivetto was only the second producer to join Volio’s portfolio. At the time, Enrico’s father was phasing out his involvement at the winery, which allowed Enrico to step into a more significant leadership role. He is extremely invested in poly farming as a method to naturally stabilize and enrich the vineyard, in turn allowing it to care for itself more sustainably. He remains committed to biodynamic farming and is now the first Demeter certified producer in the zones of Barolo and Barbaresco. His wines have gained considerable international admiration over the last ten years, taking off in 2011 when his 2006 Barolo was ranked #16 on the Wine Spectator Top 100 list.
Tasting Notes
Ruby red with orange reflexes. Clean and clear aromas with floral notes. Good structure and finesse, kicking tannins typical of the area.
Cultivation
Grown in Treiso with south exposure. Three-fourths of the vineyard is surrounded by the Mazzalupo forest, providing great biodiversity.
Vinification
After the stalk and grape seeds removal and pressing the fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures of 28-30° C in steel tanks. Maceration for 20 days, malolactic is completed.
Press
2020:
93 points - Robert Parker
APPELLATION
DOCG Barbaresco
VARIETAL
100% Nebbiolo
ABV
14.5%
ALTITUDE
350 meters
SOIL
Lequio (the oldest type of soil found in Piedmont), comprised of layers of marl and sand
PHILOSOPHY
Organic, biodynamic