The 2019 vintage, for Barbaresco, was characterised by a particularly well-balanced climate that made it possible to obtain a Nebbiolo of great quality, from which to make beautifully structured, complex and balanced wines with excellent ageing potential. A fine example of this is this Barbaresco DOCG Bricco Faset, proposed here by Azienda Agricola La Spinona. It comes from a vineyard of about three hectares, characterised by optimal exposures and a clayey-calcareous soil that favours a slow but complete ripening of the grapes. This unique terroir, thanks to its elevated position and constant ventilation, protects the grapes from disease, allowing ideal ripening of the tannins and aromatic components. Harvesting takes place between October and November: the grapes are picked by hand to ensure the selection of the best bunches. In the cellar, the grapes are placed on a vibrating roller for further selection. The vinification process begins with a cold maceration of about one day, followed by a 12-15 day fermentation at a controlled temperature, with punching-down and pumping-over at key moments to extract the noble substances from the skins. Finally, malolactic fermentation gives the wine a pleasant roundness and softness. Bricco Faset matures for 9 months in large 40-hectolitre Allier and Slavonian oak barrels. This passage helps to refine the aromas without overpowering the natural delicacy of the Nebbiolo. Before release, the wine completes its development with 12 months of bottle ageing, achieving greater aromatic complexity. In the glass, Bricco Faset has a ruby red colour that tends towards garnet with time. On the nose, it reveals a rich and enveloping bouquet, with notes of berries, white pepper, liquorice and hints of herbs such as pine, white mint and bay leaves. In the mouth, it is characterised by a velvety and harmonious texture, with well-integrated tannins and a remarkable taste persistence. Thanks to its structure, Barbaresco DOCG Bricco Faset is perfect with red meat dishes, such as roasts and braised meats, or with mature cheeses, bringing out its intense and refined personality.