Cocito Barbaresco Baluchin Riserva 2017

Cocito Barbaresco Baluchin Riserva 2017 is a single-vineyard Nebbiolo from the Baluchin cru in Castagnole delle Lanze, made only in vintages the estate considers exceptional. The wine project dates to 1993, and this Riserva is prized for the balance of structure and elegance that gives Nebbiolo its distinctive appeal.

Tasting Notes
It shows a garnet-red colour, with a deep, expressive bouquet of fruit and spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied and structured, while retaining an elegant feel and the character of Nebbiolo. Its firm structure and stated ageing potential make it a good candidate for further cellaring. The exact drinking window will depend on storage conditions and personal preference.

Production
The grapes come from the Baluchin vineyard in the area around Castagnole delle Lanze, in Piedmont. Specific details about the vineyard soils and harvesting methods are not provided. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for more than 20 months in medium-toast French oak barrels, then rests in stainless steel before bottling without fining or filtration; it continues to mature in bottle.

Food & Serving
Serve at around 16–18°C with roasts, game or mature cheeses. Decant for approximately one hour before serving to give the wine time to open up.

Producer
Ezio Cocito began the Baluchin wine project in 1993, building it around a vineyard whose local-dialect name refers to the stars—a motif reflected in the label. The estate makes this cru only in vintages it considers exceptional. The supplied information also cites 94-point ratings from Robert Parker and Vinous, though it does not specify the vintage to which those scores apply.

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