Rizzi
Langhe Nebbiolo – 2024
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 vineyards in Treiso.
- Altitude: 750-1210 feet/230-370 meters
- Exposure: South-Southwest
- Soil: White marl, clayey-calcareous, with alernate sandy layers
- Vines Planted: 1995-2015
- Vine Training System: Guyot
Harvest Notes
- Hand harvested the 1st ten days of October
- Fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks below 86ºF for 3 weeks
- Racked, then malolactic fermentation in tank for about a month
- Aged 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels
Winemaker's Notes
Bright red ruby in the glass. Floral aromas combine with fruity and spicy notes. An elegant body with smooth tannins and a layered finish.
Wine Summary
100% Nebbiolo; alcohol: 14.5%; grown in white marl, clay-calcareous soils, with sandy layers; hand harvested 1st ten days of October; fermented 3 weeks under 86ºF in stainless steel tanks; 1 month malolactic fermentation in tank; aged 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.
Technical Information
- 100% Nebbiolo
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Total Acidity: 5.52 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 0.47 g/l
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 |