Rivetto Barolo Serralunga d'Alba 2018
(Piedmont, Italy) - [TWI 93] [JS 92]

About the Winery:
Enrico Rivetto can talk to anyone in the world about his wines. A farmer at heart, he has slowly and strategically stitched together a lush quilt of an estate atop the Lirano hill near the town of Serralunga. Each element of his domain feeds the others. His commitment to truly natural winemaking is apparent in the love with which he speaks about the birds, herbs, moss, worms, and vegetables that grow in and around the concentrated property. Rivetto benefits from having all 23 hectares of his lands (15 of which are vineyards) on the same hilltop, allowing him to care for the vines and react to problems more efficiently. It has facilitated an intimate familiarity with the behaviors, strengths, and weaknesses of his vines.

Technical Details:

LOCATION
Serralunga d’Alba

ALTITUDE
320 – 420 m. on average

EXPOSURE
East, South-East, North-East

SOIL
Serravallian origin, calcareous and clayey. Soil with sub-alkaline reaction, with presence of magnesium, calcium and iron.

VARIETY
Nebbiolo 100%.

YEASTS
indigenous

AGING
in large Slavonian / Hungarian / Swiss oak barrels

CLOSURE
natural cork

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
Grapes from the vineyards of Serra, Manocino and San Bernardo.

Ratings & Reviews:

93 Points - The Wine Independent:
"This 2018 Rivetto Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba has sweet spice and strawberry on the nose and on standing shows creamy spice with smoke, leather, stewed tea and also some floral jasmine notes. It has a very nice weight in the middle for a 2018 and well integrated tannins but with a very slightly rough edge. It is firm and juicy at the same time - a powerful style but with a certain smoothness. Wait one to two years, then drink to 15 years." -Susan Hulme (Jul 2022)

92 Points - James Suckling:
"Pleasantly nutty red-berry character to the nose, together with a light caramel-like note. Medium to full body with a fairly lax palate at first. Then some firm tannin takes hold, yet the easy fruit pushes on. Not overly complex." -James Suckling (Jan 2022)