Castello di Neive Barbaresco DOCG 2023

Castello di Neive Barbaresco 2023 delivers a compelling introduction to one of Piedmont's great Nebbiolo appellations. From the historic village of Neive in Barbaresco, this 100% Nebbiolo combines aromatic elegance with the firm structure and savory complexity that make the region's wines so distinctive.

The 2023 offers red fruit and cassis accented by licorice, smoke and savory complexity, with bright acidity supporting silky but structured tannins. It is a Barbaresco that can already be enjoyed with food while possessing the structure to continue developing in bottle.

The vintage earned 95 points from James Suckling, who highlighted its wild strawberry, licorice and mint character along with refined tannins, tension and length. At 14.5% alcohol, it combines the aromatic transparency expected of Nebbiolo with enough depth and structure to make this a serious cellar candidate.

Wine Facts

• Producer: Castello di Neive
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: Barbaresco DOCG
• Region: Piedmont, Italy
• Variety: Nebbiolo
• Wine Type: Red Wine
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Style: Elegant, structured, aromatic
• Accolade: 95 Points — James Suckling
• Profile: Red fruit, cassis, licorice, smoke, spice

Why We Like It

This is where the Piedmont progression gets serious. Barbaresco gives Nebbiolo the time and appellation pedigree to reveal another level of complexity, and Castello di Neive delivers that experience without entering triple-digit territory. The 95-point 2023 is elegant, structured and unmistakably Piedmontese.

Food Pairing

Braised short ribs, filet mignon, mushroom ravioli, osso buco, truffle risotto and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano. The producer specifically recommends meat-filled ravioli, pork saltimbocca with mushrooms and filet mignon.

Drinking Window
Drink now with decanting or cellar through approximately 2038.