An intense garnet red in color with ruby perceptions of raspberry jam, wild rose, rubber, snuff and liquorice characterise the aromatic picture.
The winery Cascina Morassino was founded in 1984 by Mauro Bianco, but the three previous generations already produced wine with grapes from the Ovello crù: it is therefore an example of family continuity in the management of the company. Cascina Morassino, now run by Mauro’s son, Roberto Bianco, has only four and a half hectares of life, three and a half of which are located in the Ovello subzone and one hectare in the municipality of Neive, subzone Cottà.
Designation: BARBARESCO D.O.C.G. since 1980 (D.O.C. since 1966)
Production zone: In and around Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso and also San Rocco Seno d’Elvio, a part of the municipality of Alba.
Grape variety: Nebbiolo
Maximum grape yield per hectare: 80 tons
Minimum alcohol content: 12% Vol.
Minimun legal ageing: 26 months starting from the 1 st of November after the harvest, 9 of which in wood barrels.
Riserva: The term “Riserva” can be used on the label when the wine has been cellared for 50 months, calculated once again from the 1 st of November after the harvest.
Aging potential: from 8 to 25 years depending on the year.
Tasting notes: Red-garnet with orange highlights; ethereal, intense and agreeable perfume; dry, full-bodied and delicate, velvety taste; correct tannins.
Pairing Suggestions: Pasta Made With Egg, Pasta With Sauce, Red Meat, Red Meat Stew, Roast, Roasted Red Meat.
Maturation: 20 Months In Large Caske, Another Six In Bottles For Ageing.