Notes of: Leather

Notes of: Cedar

Notes of: Fig

Notes of: Bell Pepper

Notes of: Sour Cherry

Notes of: Plum

Pertinace

Pertinace Barbaresco

Italy, Piemonte

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

0.0

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WINE DESCRIPTION

This Pertinace Barbaresco DOCG is a complex and elegant red wine from the renowned Italian region of Piedmont. The nose is filled with aromas of tart cherry, leather, and dried herbs. On the palate, this full-bodied wine is rich and velvety, with flavors of ripe cherries, baking spices, and hints of smoky tobacco. The long, lingering finish is well-balanced with ripe tannins and a pleasing acidity. Enjoy this exquisite wine with hearty dishes such as steak, pork chops, or mushroom risotto.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Pertinace Barbaresco is a robust and structured red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Langhe region of Italy.It has an intense ruby red color with aromas of ripe red fruit, dried flowers, and hints of spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied and well-balanced with firm tannins and a good acidity. It has a long finish with flavors of ripe red cherries, dried herbs, and sweet spices. Enjoy this wine now or cellar it for the next few years.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2037

Profile

Sweetness:

No sweetness

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Searing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Nebbiolo

ORIGINS

Winery: Pertinace

Region: Piemonte

Piemonte, located in the northwest of Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. It is home to some of the most iconic wines, such as Barolo and Barbaresco, and is renowned for its stunning landscapes and centuries-old winemaking traditions. It is also home to the world famous sparkling wine Moscato d’Asti. The history of winemaking in Piemonte dates back to the ancient Romans, who planted the first vines in the region. Since then, the region has become a major producer of some of the world's finest wines. The region's winemaking industry was revolutionized by the introduction of the modern winemaking techniques of the French. This led to the emergence of some of the most iconic wines of the region, such as Barolo and Barbaresco.

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