The other side of Piedmont. Barbaresco DOCG, 100% Nebbiolo from the heart of the Piedmont Langhe. Elegance and complexity typical of one of Italy's noblest wines. The one proposed here by Bersano comes from vineyards that insist on particularly suitable, calcareous-clayey soils composed of marl and sand deposited over millions of years. This unique terroir, combined with a temperate climate with continental influences, gives the Nebbiolo grapes distinctive characteristics. The vineyards, cultivated at about 400 metres above sea level, enjoy optimal exposure that favours the complete ripening of the grapes. Harvesting is manual and selective and takes place between the first and second ten days of October. In the cellar, the grapes undergo a long maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. During this phase, the extraction of colour and tannins from the skins gives the wine structure and complexity. At the end of alcoholic fermentation, the wine also undergoes malolactic fermentation, which softens the tannins and gives the wine a more harmonious profile. The final stage, maturation, takes place in large oak casks for a minimum of 18 months, followed by a further period of bottle ageing to evolve and reach its expressive peak. Deep garnet red in colour, on the nose this Barbaresco offers an enveloping bouquet that opens on notes of morello cherry, blackcurrant, cocoa and violet, enriched by hints of tar, a warm and intriguing note. In the mouth, Barbaresco Mantico conquers with its richness and persistence. The tannins, although vigorous, are well integrated and give the wine a harmonious balance. Hints of leather, liquorice and pepper blend elegantly with notes of dried violets and ripe plums, creating a persistent and satisfying finish.