About this wine
Ada Nada's top wine, a Barbaresco Riserva from the Cichin cru within Rombone — 55-year-old, south-facing vines harvested only when fully ripe. Aged for an extended 36-50 months in large oak botte, it is deep garnet with age, showing rose, spice, truffle, and leather over a core of ripe cherry and plum, framed by silky but firm tannins.
An intense, age-worthy Riserva best suited to those already familiar with Nebbiolo's tannic backbone.
Sommelier's Note
"With up to 50 months in large oak, Cichin is Ada Nada's most patient and rewarding wine — a Riserva that demands time but repays it in full."
Food Pairings
A wine for slow-cooked, structured dishes — braised short rib, brasato al Barolo-style beef, or aged Grana Padano. Best served with a decant of at least an hour.
When to drink it
Milestone celebrations, collectors' cellars, and pairing with slow-braised meats.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $80-100 (US retail)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Nebbiolo from 55-year-old, south-facing vines in the Cichin cru (Rombone, Treiso). Harvested at full ripeness, aged 36-50 months in large oak botti before release as Riserva.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is special about the Cichin cru?
- Cichin is a south-facing plot within the historic Rombone vineyard planted with vines around 55 years old; grapes are harvested only at full ripeness for maximum concentration.
- How long is Cichin Riserva aged?
- It undergoes an extended élevage of 36 to as much as 50 months in large oak botti before release, well beyond the DOCG minimum for Riserva.
- What does it taste like?
- Deep garnet in color, with notes of rose, spice, truffle, and leather over ripe cherry and plum fruit, supported by silky yet firm tannins and a long finish.
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