barbaresco
Vallegrande

With the exception of the vineyards near the valley floor and those bordering Giacosa, the Vallegrande MGA boasts a number of favorable positions for Nebbiolo, in terms of both exposure and soil characteristics. However, it’s hard to find common features in Barbaraesco wines that ranges from the more linear style of Cà del Baio to the more rugged style of Fratelli Grasso (though this might well depend on differences in winemaking philosophies).
Recommended tastings
Barbaresco Vallegrande – Cà del Baio; Barbaresco Vallegrande – Fratelli Grasso
Reference tastings
Barbaresco San Stunet – Piero Busso; Barbaresco Asili e Marcarini – Cà del Baio; Barbaresco Castellizzano – Cantina Pertinace
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Grape Varieties: nebbiolo (31,5%), barbera (16%), dolcetto (11,5%), Langhe nebbiolo (7%), Langhe rosso (3,5%), Langhe bianco (9%), moscato (21,5%).
Exposure: from west to southwest for the best-exposed parts; from north to northwest for the remaining parts.
Geology: MSAs