By Negretti
2018 Barolo Cru Rive

Grape Variety
100% Nebbiolo

Vineyard Details
Vineyard: La Morra - Rive
Altitude: 230-260 m.a.s.l.
Exposure: South-east
Plant Density: 4,500 to 5,000 plants per hectare
Terroir: Clay, calcareous

Winemaking Details
Vinification: Cryomaceration in steel vats before fermentation with the skins for 12 to 16 days. Temperature is controlled between 24 to 29 degrees C. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation.
Aging: In French and Austrian oak (2,500L) for 24 months

Tasting Notes
Ruby color on a soft red base. It's characterized by notes of petals and wild strawberries. In the mouth, it's persistent and silky, with a rich, slightly acidic but fragrant extraction. Its alcohol amplifies, without mistake, remarkable notes of flower and dry herbs.
[Information provided by Votto Vines]

2018 Negretti Barolo Rive
Rating: 94
Producer: Negretti
Wine Region: Italy, Piedmont, Barolo, La Morra, Rive
Color / Type / Sweetness: Red / Table / Dry
Variety: Nebbiolo
Importer Information: Davigna Wines
Reviewed by: Monica Larner
Drink Date: 2025 - 2040
The Negretti 2018 Barolo Rive [...] offers smooth concentration and the slightly softer vinous disposition that one might associate with wines from La Morra. This is a balanced and fresh Nebbiolo with a more accessible personality that suits it very nicely, especially if paired with one of the rich meat sauces and pasta dishes that are typical of Piedmont's regional cuisine. [...]. This is a terrific find.

NEGRETTI BAROLO RIVE 2018
Sunday, October 2, 2022
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Vintage: 2018
Score: 91
Red-cherry and walnut-shell character to this rather racy Barolo, at least until it hits the barrier of firm tannin towards the end. Medium-bodied and delicately poised at the moment. Needs a little bottle time to gain some depth and complexity. Try from 2023.

Negretti, Rive , Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2018
Producer: Negretti
Wine Name: Rive
Vintage: 2018
Sub-region: Barolo
Region: Piedmont
Country: Italy
Award: Silver
Score: 91
Color: Red
Style: Still - Dry (below 5 g/L residual sugar)
Closure: Natural Cork
Alcohol Level: 14.50%
Bottle Size: 75cl
Grape Composition: 100% Nebbiolo
Tasting Notes: Very perfumed, with lots of spice, cinnamon, crushed stone, and forest floor with sweeter red berries, milk chocolate, and present alcohol.