"A striking, old-school Barbaresco endowed with real charm and class." -Antonio Galloni
We've been on a Serafino Rivella kick lately.
They are some of our most loved examples of classic Piedmont Nebbiolo.
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This is one of the legendary vintages of one of our favorite wines from Piedmont. In many ways, the 2013 cemented Serafino Rivella's Barbaresco Montestefano as a favorite producer at Crush. It is simply a brilliant vintage for the wine.
The Montestefano Cru is famous above all else for how it marries class and intensity. It's a wine that soars with tightly coiled finesse. Serafino Rivella really nails these qualities of the Cru. In 2013, their Montestefano is supremely elegant, with riveting detail.
The 2013 vintage in Piedmont is all about finesse and clarity. It's exactly the sort of vintage where Montestefano and Serafino Rivella's style really come into their own.
Teobaldo and Maria Rivella follow ultra-traditional methods. The family's vineyard was planted in 1963 by Teobaldo's father, and the first vintage at the estate was 1967. Antonio Galloni says, "Tasting Teobaldo and Maria Rivella's wines is like stepping back into Piedmont's past." They are savory and understated wines with a whispering complexity.
The 2013 is the epitome of honesty and refinement. It possesses a radiant clarity, delivering spice, floral notes, herbs, and hints of game. For all of its old-fashioned honesty, it comes off as silky and sophisticated.
For fans of traditional Piedmont wines, this is a don't-miss. We've tasted the 2013 many times over the years, and it has always been fantastic.
To order, email offers@crushwineco.com or call the store at (212) 980-9463.
Joe Salamone
Wine Buyer
Crush Wine & Spirits
