Marco Bonfante Barbaresco 2020
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"Marco Bonfante Barbaresco 2020
About the producer:
Marco Bonfante Winery, established in 2000 by siblings Marco and Micaela Bonfante, is located in Nizza Monferrato, Piedmont. With a family legacy of winemaking spanning eight generations, the estate is dedicated to producing elegant wines that authentically represent the region's terroir, focusing on indigenous grape varieties.
About the region:
Barbaresco is a renowned wine-producing area in the Langhe region of Piedmont, northwestern Italy. Known for its calcareous-clay soils and favorable microclimate, Barbaresco produces Nebbiolo-based wines that are esteemed for their elegance, aromatic complexity, and aging potential.
About the grape variety:
This Barbaresco is crafted from 100% Nebbiolo, a grape variety celebrated for its high acidity, firm tannins, and complex aromatic profile. Nebbiolo thrives in the Langhe region's soils, yielding wines renowned for their longevity and depth.
Style and tasting notes:
The Barbaresco 2020 presents a clear ruby-red color with garnet reflections as it ages. On the nose, it offers an intense bouquet featuring aromas of violets, truffle, and marzipan. The palate is well-structured and elegant, with soft, mature tannins and a harmonious balance of flavors, culminating in a long, persistent finish.
Trivia:
The name ""Barbaresco"" is believed to derive from ""Barbarica Sylva,"" an ancient forest dedicated by the Romans to Mars, which served as a hideout for barbarians, presumably a community of neighboring Ligurians."
