About this wine
Agricola Molino's flagship Barbaresco, made exclusively from Nebbiolo grown on the Ausario MGA (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva) — a west-facing ridge at roughly 350 metres in Treiso planted in 1958, which the estate is the sole owner of. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in a mix of barrique and larger oak casks, it shows a fine, complex bouquet of ripe red fruit, blueberry and currant, with firm tannins, spicy and balsamic notes, and notable ageing potential.
A serious, structured Barbaresco — best approached with food and a bit of patience, but the reward is real complexity.
Sommelier's Note
"The only Barbaresco in the world that can legally be called 'Ausario' — a single-vineyard statement of Treiso's elegance and structure."
Food Pairings
A classic match for braised beef, game, aged Toma or Castelmagno cheese, and white truffle dishes typical of the Langhe.
When to drink it
Special dinners, cellar-worthy purchases, pairing with Piedmontese classics
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price Range
- ¥4,000-7,000 (reference conversion from overseas retail prices of roughly $25-45 USD; no confirmed Japanese import listing found)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Nebbiolo from the estate-owned Ausario MGA (vines planted 1958, west-facing, ~350m altitude). Fermented in stainless steel, aged in barrique and large oak casks. Barbaresco DOCG.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Barbaresco Ausario unique?
- Agricola Molino is the sole owner of the Ausario MGA (a recognized single-vineyard designation) in Treiso, so it is the only winery in the world that can produce a Barbaresco labeled 'Ausario'.
- How old are the vines used for this wine?
- The Ausario vineyard was planted with Nebbiolo in 1958, giving the wine notable depth and concentration from old vines.
- How well does Barbaresco Ausario age?
- Thanks to the vineyard's altitude, west-facing exposure and old vines, Ausario is built for long-term ageing, with many vintages developing well over a decade or more.
- What food pairs best with Barbaresco Ausario?
- Braised red meats, game, aged Piedmontese cheeses and white truffle dishes are classic pairings; it also matches well with rich Japanese beef dishes such as sukiyaki.
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