Rizzi
Barbaresco Rizzi – 2023
Region: italy - piedmont
Rizzi
Nestled at the very top of the impressively steep, vine-clad hills of the Treiso zone of Barbaresco, the winery’s vineyards were planted as early as the 1960’s in the white marl, calcareous soil typical of this area. An impressive selection of cru Barbaresci is punctuated by the spectacular Vigna Boito located at the peak of the Rizzi cru. The estate is managed entirely by the Dellapiana family with son Enrico as winemaker and viticulturist. Rizzi Winery participates in “The Green Experience” project which mandates guidelines for environmentally sustainable production.
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
Estate Rizzi Cru vineyard in Treiso, comprised of several altitudes, exposures and soils.
- Altitude: 720-1015 feet/220-310 meters
- Exposure: South, SouthWest
- Soil: White marl clayey-calcareous, alternated by sand
- Vines Planted: 1967-2004
- Vine Training System: Guyot
Harvest Notes
- Hand harvested into small crates the 1st 10 days of October
- Fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature not over 86ºF/30ºC for 3-4 weeks
- Wine is racked, then undergoes malolactic fermentation for about a month
- Aged 12 months in large 50hl oak barrels, then aged in concrete vats for 6-9 months
- Aged in bottle until about 3 years after harvest
Winemaker's Notes
This flagship Barbaresco combines fresh fruit with forest floor. The elegant interplay of aromas and flavors produce a full wine with delicate notes and a long, delicious finish.
Wine Summary
100% Nebbiolo; alcohol: 14%; vines planted 1967-2004 in the Rizzi crü; altitude 720-1015 feet; clay-calcareous soils alternated by sand; fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature 3-4 weeks; malolactic fermentation in tank, aged 12 months in 50Hl oak barrels; aged 6-9 months in concrete tanks, bottle aged until about 3 years after the harvest.
Technical Information
- 100% NNebbiolo
- Alcohol: 14%
- Total Acidity: 5.53 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 0.68 g/l
Reviews
93 Points
A spicy wine with a lot of licorice root, cinnamon, watermelon, red currants and dried roses on the nose. Light- to medium-bodied, this has a juicy palate and firm, dusty yet integrated tannins. Drinkable now but best from 2027.
jamessuckling.com, February, 2026
16.5+ Points
Treiso. Cask sample.
Very pale ruby. Still very tight and closed on the nose. Surprising richness of raspberry and sweet cranberry fruit on the palate and supported by gripping tannins. Still a little unpolished, but showing real promise. 2026 – 2034
JancisRobinson.com, July, 2026
General Info
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Appellation(s) | Treiso, Neive, Neviglie |
| Proprietors | Enrico & Jole Dellapiana (brother and sister) |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Winemaker | Enrico Dellapiana |
| Annual Production | Between 7,500 to 9,000 9L cases |