About this wine
Ada Nada's flagship Barbaresco, sourced from the prized Valeirano cru in Treiso — south-facing calcareous marl slopes at 250-350m. Fermented in steel and aged roughly 18 months in a mix of large Slavonian oak botti and barriques, it shows the elegant, perfumed side of Nebbiolo from Treiso rather than the more powerful style of Barbaresco proper.
An accessible, food-friendly gateway into Barbaresco's perfumed side of Nebbiolo.
Sommelier's Note
"Treiso's answer to Barbaresco's elegance — Valeirano trades power for perfume, and this bottling captures that trade beautifully."
Food Pairings
Classic with braised beef, veal in tuna sauce (vitello tonnato), and aged Castelmagno cheese. Its firm tannins and bright acidity also stand up to mushroom risotto.
When to drink it
Special dinners, Piedmontese cuisine, and Nebbiolo tastings.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $47-55 (US retail)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Nebbiolo from the Valeirano vineyard in Treiso (south-facing, 250-350m, calcareous marl soils). Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel with extended maceration, aged approximately 18 months in large oak botti and barriques, minimum 26 months total aging before release per Barbaresco DOCG rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Ada Nada Barbaresco Valeirano distinctive?
- It comes from the Valeirano cru in Treiso, a south-facing site whose calcareous marl soils produce a more perfumed, elegant style of Nebbiolo than the powerful Barbaresco found closer to the village itself.
- How long should Barbaresco Valeirano be aged?
- It drinks well on release but rewards 5-10 years of cellaring, developing notes of dried rose, tar, and forest floor typical of mature Nebbiolo.
- What food pairs best with this wine?
- Braised red meats, vitello tonnato, and aged hard cheeses like Castelmagno are classic pairings; its acidity also suits mushroom-based dishes.
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