About Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Price Range
- ¥9,750-12,000
A rare single-vineyard Barbaresco from Vigna Loreto, a historic parcel on the western side of the celebrated Ovello cru, one of the oldest and largest crus in Barbaresco. Planted on a southwest-facing, sandy slope overlooking the Tanaro river at around 240 meters, the vines are 35-45 years old. Vinified separately since the 1980s, only around 3,000 bottles are produced each year from just 0.5 hectares.
From just half a hectare within the historic Ovello cru, this is Albino Rocca's most limited and arguably most elegant Barbaresco.
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Prized for elegance and charm rather than raw power — a graceful expression of one of Barbaresco's most historic crus.
Food Pairings
Elegant and harmonious — excellent with roasted duck, veal chops, or delicate beef dishes that don't overpower its finesse.
When to drink it
Special occasions calling for a rare, limited-production Barbaresco — ideal for collectors and Nebbiolo enthusiasts.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Nebbiolo from Vigna Loreto (Ovello cru), 35-45 year old vines on sandy soil, southwest exposure at ~240m elevation; only ~3,000 bottles produced annually from 0.5 hectares; separately vinified since the 1980s.
About the producer
Albino RoccaFamily-run master of elegant, terroir-driven Barbaresco from top Ovello, Ronchi & Montersino crus.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- Where exactly is Vigna Loreto located?
- It sits on the western side of the Ovello cru, one of the oldest and largest historic crus in Barbaresco, on a southwest-facing sandy slope overlooking the Tanaro river.
- How rare is this wine?
- Very — the vineyard is only 0.5 hectares, yielding roughly 3,000 bottles per vintage.
- How does Vigna Loreto differ from Barbaresco Ronchi or Montersino?
- Loreto's sandy soil on the Ovello cru tends to give more elegance and charm, compared to Ronchi's power and Montersino's aromatic lift.
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