- Last updated on April 13, 2023
Welcome! This is our Moccagatta Bric Balin Barbaresco review.
Moccagatta Bric Balin Barbaresco is a red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Barbaresco DOCG area in Piedmont, Italy.
The grapes are sourced from the Bric Balin vineyard, located in the village of Barbaresco.
This wine is aged for several months in oak barrels and in the bottle, resulting in a complex and elegant wine.
Find below our Moccagatta Bric Balin Barbaresco full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
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Our Moccagatta Bric Balin Barbaresco Review
- Brand: Moccagatta
- Grape Varietal: Nebbiolo
- Region: Italy, Piemonte
- Tasting Notes: Red Fruit & Earth notes
- Glass & Serving: Aroma Collector / 64-68 °F (18-20 °C) / Decant 1 hr
- Store: Up to 20 Years
- Price Range: ~$80
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Moccagatta Bric Balin Barbaresco review: What's its color?
Moccagatta Bric Balin Barbaresco has a pale garnet color, when swirled, the wine leaves long and slow legs on the glass, indicating its full-bodied nature.
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Moccagatta Bric Balin Barbaresco taste like?
Moccagatta Bric Balin Barbaresco is entirely made from Nebbiolo grapes and aged for about 18 months in French oak barrels and in bottle for at least 9 months.
Find more about Barbaresco here.
On the nose, it is intense and complex, with aromas of cherry and raspberry, along with floral notes of violet and rose.
There are also hints of spices, such as cinnamon and clove, as well as tobacco, leather, earth, and a slight minerality.
Is Moccagatta Bric Balin Barbaresco sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Moccagatta Bric Balin Barbaresco wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Moccagatta Bric Balin Barbaresco review: Which food pairs well with it?
Moccagatta Bric Balin Barbaresco pairs well with a range of dishes, including roasted meats, such as lamb and beef.
It pairs also very well with rich and hearty pasta dishes, such as mushroom risotto, beef ragù or truffle tagliolini.
The wine also pairs well with aged cheeses, such as Parmigiano Reggiano, and dark chocolate.
Moccagatta Bric Balin Barbaresco review: What's its alcohol content?
Moccagatta Bric Balin Barbaresco wine’s alcohol content is 14%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Moccagatta Bric Balin Barbaresco wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per grams vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per grams of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Moccagatta?
Here is an extract from a review on Moccagatta:
“A place that’s incredibly rich in nature as far as the eye can see.
Moccagatta is named after the land where the company is located.
The name comes from the previous inhabitants of this hill, the Moncagatta family, who lived here until the early 1800s.
From the mid-1800s, the Minuto family became the owners of the land, and in 1952, Mario Minuto used “Moccagatta” on the label of a new production for the first time.”
Conclusion
Moccagatta Bric Balin Barbaresco is a stunning example of the Nebbiolo grape, cultivated in the Barbaresco DOCG area.
This wine is characterized by its intricate bouquet, full-bodied palate, and long finish.
It pairs perfectly with meat dishes and aged cheeses, and its aging potential makes it a wine to savor for years to come.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
