About Barbaresco Ovello
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Price Range
- $74-80
- US retail, per bottle
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
Cascina Morassino's flagship single-cru Barbaresco, sourced from the estate's 3.5-hectare parcel in the prestigious Ovello subzone, a hilltop site bordering vineyards farmed by Gaja. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in large traditional oak casks, it shows ruby-garnet color with orange reflections, aromas of violets, cherries, licorice, anise, and oriental spices with a lightly toasted note, and a palate that is austere yet smoothed by elegant tannins, with smoky notes of tar, asphalt, ripe fruit, and cedar.
This is Cascina Morassino at its most serious — a Gaja-neighboring Ovello bottling that rewards patience and proves small estates can rival the big names of Barbaresco.
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A serious, structured Barbaresco — best enjoyed after a few years of bottle age or with a hearty meal.
Food Pairings
A classic match for braised beef cheeks, osso buco, and aged Piedmontese cheeses like Castelmagno; its firm tannin and bright acidity also cut through truffle-based dishes.
When to drink it
Special dinners, cellar-worthy purchases, pairing with slow-cooked red meat
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Nebbiolo from the 3.5-hectare Ovello cru parcel bordering Gaja's vineyards. Fermented with indigenous yeasts, extended maceration, and aged in large traditional oak casks (botti) for around 18 months per DOCG requirements before further bottle aging. Barbaresco DOCG.
About the producer
Cascina MorassinoBoutique Ovello Barbaresco bordering Gaja, since 1984.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Barbaresco Ovello special?
- It comes from the 3.5-hectare Ovello subzone, one of Barbaresco's most prestigious crus, situated on a hilltop and bordering vineyards farmed by Gaja.
- How long should I age this wine?
- It benefits from several years of cellaring; reviewers note the 2019 vintage is best enjoyed after 2029, though it can be approached earlier with decanting.
- What food pairs well with Barbaresco Ovello?
- Braised beef, osso buco, and aged hard cheeses like Castelmagno are classic pairings, thanks to the wine's firm tannins and bright acidity.
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