- Last updated on April 13, 2023
Welcome! This is our Pasquale Pelissero Bricco San Giuliano Barbaresco review.
Pasquale Pelissero Bricco San Giuliano Barbaresco is a red wine made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Barbaresco DOCG area in Piedmont, Italy.
It is a single vineyard wine produced from the Bricco San Giuliano vineyard.
This wine is aged for several years in oak barrels and in the bottle, resulting in a complex and elegant wine.
Find below our Pasquale Pelissero Bricco San Giuliano Barbaresco full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Pasquale Pelissero Bricco San Giuliano Barbaresco Review
- Brand: Pasquale Pelissero
- Grape Varietal:Â Nebbiolo
- Region:Â Italy, Piemonte
- Tasting Notes: Red Fruit & Earth notes
- Glass & Serving: Aroma Collector / 64-68 °F (18-20 °C) / Decant 1 hr
- Store: Up to 10 Years
- Price Range: ~$37
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pasquale Pelissero Bricco San Giuliano Barbaresco review: What's its color?
Pasquale Pelissero Bricco San Giuliano 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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Pasquale Pelissero Bricco San Giuliano Barbaresco taste like?
Pasquale Pelissero Bricco San Giuliano Barbaresco is entirely made from Nebbiolo grapes and aged 2 years and at least 6 months in oak. Find more about Barbaresco here.
On the nose, it is intense and complex, with aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, and plum, along with floral notes of violets and rose petals.
There are also hints of spices, such as cinnamon and clove, as well as tobacco and leather.
Is Pasquale Pelissero Bricco San Giuliano Barbaresco sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Pasquale Pelissero Bricco San Giuliano Barbaresco wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Pasquale Pelissero Bricco San Giuliano Barbaresco review: Which food pairs well with it?
Pasquale Pelissero Bricco San Giuliano 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.
Pasquale Pelissero Bricco San Giuliano Barbaresco review: What's its alcohol content?
Pasquale Pelissero Bricco San Giuliano 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 Pasquale Pelissero Bricco San Giuliano 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 Pasquale Pelissero?
Here is an extract from the Pasquale Pelissero website:
“I love walking in the vineyard, at the first light of dawn, accompanied by my dogs.
I feel I am in the right place. I was born while my mom was harvesting the grapes. A sign of fate.“
Conclusion
Pasquale Pelissero Bricco San Giuliano Barbaresco is a wine that captures the essence of the Nebbiolo grape grown in the renowned Barbaresco DOCG region.
Its intense and complex aromas, full-bodied character, and lingering finish make it a perfect pairing for hearty meat dishes and aged cheeses.
Whether you enjoy it now or let it age and develop further, this wine is a testament to the beauty and complexity of Nebbiolo.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
