{"product_id":"guido-rivella-barbaresco-fausoni-2019","title":"Barbaresco Fausoni 2019","description":"\u003c!--Start tab labels--\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAfter 47 years as the legendary winemaker behind Gaja, Guido Rivella returned to his family roots in Barbaresco to produce something truly rare.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWorking alongside his children, Silvia and Enrico, Guido crafts tiny quantities from his ancestral lands in the Montestefano cru.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eWine Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Nebbiolo \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture: \u003c\/strong\u003eSourced 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing: \u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottles produced: \u003c\/strong\u003e xtremely limited; part of the estate’s 18,000-bottle total. Fausoni is one of Guido's smallest single-vineyard bottlings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5% abv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense garnet with bright, translucent orange hues at the rim. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Guido Rivella","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000694456505,"sku":"SILVI0219","price":99.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/7027\/9097\/files\/guidorivellabarbarescoFausoni2019.jpg?v=1776947117","url":"https:\/\/ultravino.co.uk\/products\/guido-rivella-barbaresco-fausoni-2019","provider":"ultravino","version":"1.0","type":"link"}