Trediberri
Barolo Berri 2019
La Morra
Like all wines from Trediberri, the Barolo possesses a thorough line of elegance and purity. Notable for its drinkability and finesse, even at a young age, there is no doubt that this wine will develop gracefully over the years. Trediberri aims for a “weightless” power to the wine, which is meant to typify the best of La Morra. Starting with the 2019 vintage, 96% of fruit comes from their Berri vineyards, with the remainder from Torriglione, the North East facing hill immediately outside their cellar that completes the Rocche dell’Annunziata amphitheater. As such, the Trediberri team decided to label their flagship Barolo as Barolo Berri.
Vineyard
The fruit for this Barolo mostly comes from the Berri Vineyard, with the remainder sourced from Torriglione on the southern end of Rocche dell’Annunziata. While there is much evidence of ancient winemaking activity on the fringes of Berri, the area was all but abandoned in the 1960s. The beginning of the 21st century brought renewed interest from growers like Mauro Molino and Renato Ratti, who recognized Berri’s perfect exposure, elevation and cooling breezes. Less than a mile from the Tanaro River, and the soil reflects that with pebbles, limestone and sandstone outcroppings.
Winemaking
Maceration lasts about three weeks, and the ferment happens in concrete with indigenous yeasts. Trediberri uses special barrels crafted for them by Garbellotto – the outstanding cooper about an hour north of Venice. After aging for 20 months in a combination of 52 and 25 HL vessels, the wine is returned to concrete to rest for a few months before release.
Vintage
“Good distribution of rainfall throughout the long growing season, with a warm spring, a scorching end to July which led to sunburnt grapes in some vineyards, and a hailstorm in September which mostly affected vines in La Morra. October was drier, with mild days and cool nights. Comparisons to the very structural 2013 vintage have been made by more than one producer.” Aldo Fiordelli, Decanter, March 23, 2023
Tasting Note
“Crushed red berry fruit, iron, dried herbs and white pepper give the Berri a striking aromatic top register.” – Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2022
Color
Red
Grape Varieties
Nebbiolo
Appellation
La Morra
Farming
Organic
Alcohol
14.2%
Suggested Retail Price
$55
Reviews
Vinous - 01/11/2022 The 2019 Barolo Berri is tightly wound and austere in the early going. Crushed red berry fruit, iron, dried herbs and white pepper give the Berri a striking aromatic top register. The tannins are a bit nervy, though, so a few years in bottle are warranted. Frost decimated the crop at Torriglione, which is why this wine (typically the Barolo del Comune di La Morra) is Berri in 2019. To be exact, there is 4% Torriglione, as that was the wine used for topping.
