- Last updated on April 13, 2023
Welcome! This is our Villadoria Barbaresco review.
Villadoria Barbaresco is a red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Barbaresco DOCG area in Piedmont, Italy.
This wine is produced by the Villadoria winery, which is located in the town of Serralunga d’Alba.
It is aged in oak barrels and in the bottle, resulting in a complex and balanced wine.
Find below our Villadoria Barbaresco full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Villadoria Barbaresco Review
- Brand: VilladoriaÂ
- 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: ~$36
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Villadoria Barbaresco review: What's its color?
Villadoria 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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Villadoria Barbaresco taste like?
Villadoria Barbaresco is entirely made from Nebbiolo grapes and aged 26 months of which 9 months in oak. Find more about Barbaresco here.
On the nose, it is intense and complex, with aromas of ripe red fruit, such as cherry and raspberry, as well as floral notes of violets and roses.
There are also hints of spices, such as pepper and clove, as well as a subtle earthy note.
Is Villadoria Barbaresco sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Villadoria Barbaresco wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Villadoria Barbaresco review: Which food pairs well with it?
Villadoria 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.
Villadoria Barbaresco review: What's its alcohol content?
Villadoria 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 Villadoria 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 Villadoria?
Here is an extract from the Villadoria website:
“Classic wines, the proud depositories of a territory and an ancient, noble tradition which has always sought the quality of the end result, with constant attention to care of the vineyard and the vinification process, starting from the careful choice of harvest time.“
Conclusion
Villadoria Barbaresco is a wine that perfectly captures the essence of the Nebbiolo grape variety.
This complex and elegant wine boasts intense aromas, a full-bodied palate, and a long finish, making it a perfect accompaniment to hearty meat dishes and aged cheeses.
Whether you enjoy it now or let it age and develop further, this wine offers great value for your money.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
