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Guido Rivella

SILVI0219

Barbaresco Fausoni 2019

After 47 years as the legendary winemaker behind Gaja, Guido Rivella returned to his family roots in Barbaresco to produce something truly rare.

Working alongside his children, Silvia and Enrico, Guido crafts tiny quantities from his ancestral lands in the Montestefano cru.

The Fausoni vineyard is one of the most prestigious crus in Neive, known for producing wines with a bit more immediate aromatic intensity and floral lift compared to the power of Montestefano. In the standout 2019 vintage, Guido Rivella’s Fausoni is a masterclass in tension and elegance.
  • Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo 
    Viticulture:Sourced from the prestigious Fausoni cru in the commune of Neive. The vineyard sits at approximately 250m elevation with a Southwest exposure. The soil is a classic "Tortoniano" mix of blue marl, clay, and sand, which lends the wine its signature perfume and silkier tannins.
    Vinification: Fermentation takes place in small stainless steel vats with a long maceration period (20–25 days) at controlled temperatures. Guido utilizes the "submerged-cap" technique to ensure a steady, gentle extraction of color and polyphenols without over-extracting harsh tannins.
    Ageing: Aged for approximately 16–18 months in neutral, used French oak barrels (barriques and tonneaux). This choice preserves the delicate floral character of the Fausoni terroir. The wine is then settled in stainless steel before resting in the bottle for several months.
    Bottles produced: xtremely limited; part of the estate’s 18,000-bottle total. Fausoni is one of Guido's smallest single-vineyard bottlings.
    Alcohol: 14.5% abv


  • Colour: Intense garnet with bright, translucent orange hues at the rim.
    Nose: High-toned and aromatic. Explosive notes of wild strawberry, dried rose petals, and citrus peel, evolving into deeper scents of forest floor, sandalwood, and white pepper. 
    Palate: Precise and incredibly vibrant. The 2019 vintage provides a nervous energy and bright acidity that carries flavors of red cherry and balsamic herbs. The tannins are fine-grained and chalky, leading to a lingering, savory, and ethereal finish. 

  • The 2019 Fausoni is the 'perfumed' jewel of the Rivella cellar. While his other crus lean toward power, Fausoni is all about finesse and aromatic complexity. It is a wine of incredible tension—bright, floral, and pulsing with the energy of a classic Piedmont vintage.