The 2022 growing season marked the second consecutive year of drought in Piedmont, a defining feature of the vintage. A snowless winter left soils with minimal water reserves, compounding the effects of the dry 2021 season. Warm early conditions led to an early budbreak that, fortunately, occurred during excellent flowering conditions with abundant sunshine and mild temperatures. Persistent dryness and summer heat reduced berry size and yields, producing small, concentrated clusters. While water stress slowed vine metabolism at at times, careful canopy management and residual soil moisture helped mitigate the most severe effects of the drought. The lack of seasonal rain resulted in an early harvest, with Nebbiolo picked by early October. The resulting wines reflect resilience in challenging conditions, displaying rich, concentrated fruit and aromatic purity - hallmarks of a high-quality vintage that should offer both immediate charm and the potential to age gracefully.

Harvest Date: September 27, 2022

Fermentation and Maceration: 28 days in oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation: Developed
Refinement: 19 months in oak barrels + 17 months in bottle
Bottling: July 2024

Vineyard: Rabajá, Village of Barbaresco
Area: 0.60 ha
Exposure: Southwest
Altitude: 250m
Soil: Clay-calcareous
Age of Vines: 27-29 years old
Vineyard Density: 4.0 vines per hectare
Yield: 45 hL/ha

Grape Variety: Nebbiolo
Alcohol: 15%
pH: 3.57
Total Acidity: 5.5 g/L
Total Extract: 28.10 g/L
Bottles Produced: 3,600 (750ml)

The 2021 vintage was characterized by a mild winter with abundant precipitation, including snowfall, ensuring adequate water reserves for the entire growing cycle. An early spring cold spike caused some frost damage, most of which was minimized due to a late bud break. The frost damage resulted resulted in a 20% lower than average production and smaller berry sizes in more concentrated clusters. Spring experienced moderate temperatures and low rainfall that extended throughout the summer, with a few thunderstorms in June and July. This long period of excellent weather with moderate temperatures extended into harvest, allowing the small berries to reach excellent ripeness and balance. The wines of this vintage exhibit excellent structure, power and balance accompanied by a freshness that will ensure longevity.

Harvest Date: October 7, 2021

Fermentation and Maceration:25 days in oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation: Developed
Refinement: 19 months in oak barrels + 17 months in bottle
Bottling: July 2023

Vineyard: Rabajá, Village of Barbaresco
Area: 0.60 ha
Exposure: Southwest
Altitude: 250m
Soil: Clay-calcareous
Age of Vines: 26-28 years old
Vineyard Density: 4.0 vines per hectare
Yield: 45 hL/ha

Grape Variety: Nebbiolo
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.57
Total Acidity: 5.6 g/L
Total Extract: 28.0 g/L

When comparing the 2020 vintage to the previous ones, we can note an early budding which was caused by a mild winter with regular rain and above average temperatures. Sebsequently, thanks to a good water supply, due to a well distributed medium intensity of rainfall, and temperatures that reached seasonal averages, the vines were able to develop regularly during all of the phenological phases. All of this allowed a good control of fungal pathogens (oidiums and Peronospora) in the vineyards.

Harvest Date: October 1, 2020

Fermentation and Maceration: 25 days in oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation: Developed
Refinement: 20 months in oak + 17 months in bottle
Bottling: July 2022

Vineyard: Rabajá – Village of Barbaresco
Exposure: South - Southwest
Yield: 45 hL/ha
Age of Vines: 25-27 years old

Grape Variety: Nebbiolo
Alcohol: 15% vol.
Total Acidity: 5.35 g/L
pH: 3.55
Total Extract: 27.5 g/L

Early reports of the 2019 vintage have described it as a classic year. A cold, wet spring slowed vine growth and the persistent rain made rot and disease a threat. However, despite the added risks, the rains gave the soils the much-needed water to survive the summer months. June delivered a fantastic summer with the hot, dry days lasting through to August when a hailstorm broke loose. Good conditions swiftly picked up again and idyllic weather continued into September.

Harvest Date: October 12, 2019

Fermentation and Maceration: 25 days in oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation: Developed
Refinement: 20 months in oak + 17 months in bottle
Bottling: July 2021

Vineyard: Rabajá – Village of Barbaresco
Exposure: South - Southwest
Yield: 45 hL/ha
Age of Vines: 24-26 years old

Grape Variety: Nebbiolo
Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
Total Acidity: 5.35 g/L
pH: 3.55
Total Extract: 27.5 g/L

Vintage: The 2017 vintage will be a year to remember for the challenges that growers faced from Mother Nature,  namely hot weather and very little rain. Surprisingly, the wines produced do not show any notes of over-ripeness  commonly found in a hot year. This balance in the wines is attributed to the stark temperature swings with cool summer nights tempering the hot days. The Barbaresco is fruit-driven with good acidity, and the Barolo is rich and austere.

• Grape variety: Nebbiolo
• Subarea: Rabajà (village of Barbaresco)
• Area: 0.6 ha
• Vineyard exposure: Southwest
• Age of vines: 20-24 years old
• Soil: Calcareous clay
• Vineyard density: 4,000 vines per hectare
• Yield: 45 hL/ha
• Harvest date: September 22, 2017
• Fermentation and maceration: 20 days in stainless steel vats
• Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
• Refinement: 20 months in Botti cask of French oak,17 months in bottle
• Bottling: July 2019
• Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
• Total acidity: 5.60 g/L
• pH: 3.51
• Total extract: 28.7 g/L
• Optimal period for consumption: 2021-2045