Punset Basarin Barbaresco Riserva 2017

Winemaking

Punset is a small family estate in the heart of Barbaresco, committed to expressing the character of Nebbiolo through traditional winemaking methods and respect for the vineyard. The winery focuses on allowing the terroir to speak, using careful fermentation and extended aging to build structure and complexity without heavy-handed intervention.

Tasting Notes

This Riserva opens with an elegant bouquet of red cherry and rose petals, layered with subtle tar, licorice, and leather—the classical aromatics of mature Barbaresco. On the palate, you'll find a refined structure built on graceful tannins that frame flavors of dark fruit, tobacco, and mineral notes with impressive balance. The finish is long and persistent, with a lingering spice and tannin grip that promises rewarding cellaring ahead.

Producer

Punset is a multigenerational family operation that has built its reputation on producing authentic, age-worthy Barbaresco from its vineyard holdings in the appellation. The estate practices traditional viticulture and winemaking, prioritizing quality over volume and allowing extended barrel aging to fully develop the wine's potential.

Terroir

Barbaresco sits in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy, just east of Alba, where the Tanaro River moderates a continental climate with cool nights essential for Nebbiolo's development. The vineyard soils are predominantly sandy clay and limestone, which impart the mineral precision and elegant structure that distinguish Barbaresco from its more robust neighbor, Barolo.

Food Pairings

This wine shines alongside pan-seared duck breast with cherry gastrique, where the wine's red fruit and spice complement the bird's richness. Try it also with beef braised in Barolo, or keep it simple with aged cheeses and cured meats—a classic Piedmontese pairing that lets the wine's complexity shine.