The Smart Money Single-Cru Barbaresco
2019 De Forville Barbaresco Loreto Piedmont
This is the single best value in Barbaresco right now. While prices for top-tier Piedmont producers like Gaja and Roagna have reached extreme levels, De Forville remains a guardian of value. This is a historic, family-run estate that refuses to chase trends or inflate prices. They simply make classic, soulful Nebbiolo…
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Single-Cru Pedigree: Sourced entirely from the Loreto MGA, a top site known for elegance and spice.
Massive Value: Comparable Single-Cru wines from the region often trade for significantly higher prices.
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$37.00
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Tasting notes
Aroma
A textbook Nebbiolo nose. It soars with scents of dried rose petals, sour cherry, and anise. There is a distinct earthy, truffle-like undertone that grounds the floral high notes.
Palate
Grippy, serious, and savory. The palate is defined by the nervous energy of the 2019 vintage, with bright acidity cutting through a core of red berry fruit. The tannins are firm and chalky, suggesting a long life ahead. It finishes with notes of licorice, mint, and crushed rock.
Red Wine Body Profile
Light
Bold
Body Profile
Structured
70/100 Intensity
Light
Bold
70.0/100
Feather-light
Delicate
Lifted
Structured
Deep
Grapes
100% Nebbiolo
ABV
14.5%
Serving
54–59°F
Window
2025–2044
Product Description
Legendary 2019 vintage from the Loreto vineyard
This is the single best value in Barbaresco right now.
While prices for top-tier Piedmont producers like Gaja and Roagna have reached extreme levels, De Forville remains a guardian of value. This is a historic, family-run estate that refuses to chase trends or inflate prices. They simply make classic, soulful Nebbiolo the way they have for generations.
The 2019 vintage is the one everyone is chasing. It is a classic year, meaning it has the structure, acidity, and power to age for decades. The Loreto vineyard is a prime Cru site located right next to the famous Ovello. It is known for limestone-rich soils that produce wines of incredible tension and aromatics. Getting a Single-Cru Barbaresco from a vintage this legendary at this price point is almost unheard of in today's market. This wine will easily compete with bottles costing twice as much.
