Morra Gabriele Barbaresco Riserva 2020

A powerful and complex Barbaresco Riserva with layered red fruit, spice, and earthy depth, supported by firm tannins and a long, elegant finish suited for refined gastronomy and aging.

🍷 Tasting notes

Appearance

• Deep garnet with brick reflections (early evolution typical of Nebbiolo Riserva)

Nose

• Primary: ripe cherry, dried raspberry
• Floral: rose, dried violet
• Spice & oak: clove, licorice, subtle vanilla
• Tertiary complexity: tobacco, leather, forest floor, truffle

👉 Marked aromatic depth from extended aging and selection

Palate

• Dry, full-bodied
• High acidity and firm, structured tannins
• Layered profile:
  • red/dried fruit
  • spice and balsamic tones
  • earthy, savoury complexity
• Powerful yet refined and balanced

Finish

• Long, persistent, and evolving
• Notes of spice, dried flowers, and mineral grip

Style summary

• Age-worthy, structured Nebbiolo Riserva combining power, elegance, and tertiary complexity

🍽️ Food pairing

🥩 Ideal pairings

Rich meat dishes (essential)

• Braised beef (Barolo-style, daube)
• Venison, wild game
• Slow-cooked lamb

👉 High tannins require protein + fat

🍝 Refined Italian cuisine

• Truffle pasta
• Mushroom risotto

👉 Earthy notes align with wine complexity

🦌 Game & aged flavours

• Wild boar
• Duck with reduction sauces

🧀 Cheese

• Long-aged cheeses (Parmigiano Reggiano, aged Pecorino)

⚖️ Pairing logic

• High tannins → softened by protein-rich dishes
• High acidity → balances rich, fatty preparations
• Tertiary aromas → match earthy, umami-driven cuisine

🧭 Serving tips

• Serve at 16–18 °C
• Decant 1–2 hours minimum (critical for Riserva)
• Drink from 2027–2040+ (significant aging potential)

🧩 Takeaway

A serious, cellar-worthy Barbaresco Riserva: powerful, complex, and best reserved for rich, refined, and earthy gastronomy.

DOCG Barbaresco
Vivino 4.1
Nebbiolo
Drink 2027-2040
Serve 16°C
Alc. 14%

24 months in french oak barrels