2023 Barbera + Nebbiolo

Ravensworth 2023 Barbera + Nebbiolo
Collection: Regional
Vintage: 2023
GI: Hilltops
Vineyard source: Grove, Bit of Heaven
Harvest date: 28th March
Processing: Whole berry on skins for 3 -4 weeks
Élevage: 11 Months
Vessels: Older barriques
Vintage conditions: A late bud burst with ample (to say the least) spring rain that dried up at flowering in mid to late December. Some good summer rains that thankfully fried out for harvest.
Bottling date: Feb 2023
Production: 300 dozen
Cellaring: Drink young but will be fine for 3 -5 years at least
Something interesting: Barbera can have up to 9g/l acid at harvest
Drink with: Braised hare

Ravensworth 2022 Barbera + Nebbiolo
"For many reasons, it makes sense to blend these two – they originally hail from the same region, Piedmont, and are so complementary. Nebbiolo's acidity and tannins offset the juicy fruit of barbera. There’s more, but let’s start with a core of sweet and sour cherries, amaro and bitter herbs, woodsy spices and charred radicchio. It’s tangy, supple and juicy with grainy tannins. And dare I say it is very Italianate in outlook. Love it."
Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion