Barbaresco Pajè Riserva 2013
€ 65,58
Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Vineyard: Pajè
Vineyard size: 1.8 hectares (4.5 acres)
Vineyard exposure: south - west / west
Soil: calcareous limestone with sandy veins
Vinification: fermentation at 30°c (85°f),
28 days of skin contact time, malolactic
completed
Ageing: 36 months in large oak barrels
and 6 months in bottles
Bottling date: april 2017
Total production: 10,000 bottles
Vintage: medium body vintage with intense
spicy fruit, tight, powerful tannins and long
finish
Vineyard character: complex wines with bright,
intense and lively fruit with balanced tannic
finish
Longevity: 20 years from the vintage
Vineyard owners: Basso, Giordano
Food matches: fresh egg-pasta dishes, risotto,
white and red meat, game, venaison, cheeses
The 2013 Barbaresco Riserva Pajè is another expression (similar to the Barbaresco Riserva Pora) that falls onto the more immediate and approachable side of the drinking spectrum. This near or medium-term Barbaresco opens to fresh aromas of wild cherry and forest fruit with subtle touches of spice and grilled herb. The wine's aromas are delivered with direct, vertical intensity. Indeed, the mouthfeel is equally focused and precise. Pajè offers a robust, dark appearance with soft tannins that caress the palate.
