About this wine
A Barbaresco blend created by Enrico Dellapiana exclusively for The Wine Society (UK), combining grapes from the Nervo, Pajorè and Boito crus in proportions that vary slightly by vintage (roughly 45% Nervo, 45% Pajorè, 10% Boito in the 2020 vintage). It offers tart berries, iris, cedar, camphor, orange rind and dusty rose petals, with succulent red berry and firm, refined tannins on the palate.
A well-balanced multi-cru blend — a gentler introduction to Rizzi's style than the single-vineyard bottlings.
Sommelier's Note
"I Ricci proves that a well-judged blend of Rizzi's crus can rival any single vineyard — Nervo's precision and Pajorè's power, in one bottle."
Food Pairings
Roast lamb, mushroom and truffle pasta, aged pecorino.
When to drink it
Everyday fine-wine dinners; a good bottle to share with fellow Barbaresco enthusiasts.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price Range
- ¥7,500-10,000 (indicative estimate converted from overseas retail pricing; distributed mainly through the UK's The Wine Society)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Nebbiolo, blend of Nervo, Pajorè and Boito crus; aged in large Slavonian oak.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is "I Ricci" a single-vineyard wine?
- No — it's a blend of grapes from the Nervo, Pajorè and Boito crus, created specifically for The Wine Society in the UK.
- Where can I buy this wine?
- It is primarily distributed exclusively through The Wine Society in the United Kingdom.
- How does the blend ratio change between vintages?
- The proportion of each cru shifts slightly by vintage depending on quality — for example, the 2020 vintage was roughly 45% Nervo, 45% Pajorè and 10% Boito.
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