Soulful Barbaresco From Morra Gabriele

𝔹𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕝𝕠 𝕔𝕠𝕟 𝕝𝕒 𝕟𝕠𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕒 𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕒 𝕡𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕖, 𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕒𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕕𝕠 𝕔𝕠𝕟 𝕚𝕝 𝕘𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕠 𝕕𝕚 𝕔𝕙𝕚 𝕤𝕥𝕒 𝕣𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕫𝕫𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕠 𝕚𝕝 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕠 𝕤𝕠𝕘𝕟𝕠 🍷𝕊𝕒𝕧𝕠𝕣 𝕚𝕥 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕨𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕖𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖 𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕡𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕡𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕦𝕣𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕗𝕦𝕝𝕗𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕕𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕞𝕤 - 𝕄𝕠𝕣𝕣𝕒 𝔾𝕒𝕓𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕝𝕖

Morra Gabriele is not a single winemaker, but a partnership between two passionate individuals: Gabriele Testa and Stefano Campaniello. Gabriele Testa is a fourth-generation Piemontese farmer who has been deeply connected to the land and vineyards his entire life. He brings a wealth of traditional knowledge and expertise to the partnership, overseeing the meticulous care of the vines using biodynamic principles. Winemaker Stefano Campaniello is a former sommelier who spent years working in renowned restaurants across Europe. He brings a deep understanding of wine styles and the international market to the table. His expertise lies in the cellar, where he oversees the winemaking process with a minimalist approach, using spontaneous fermentation and native yeasts to preserve the natural character of the grapes. Together, Gabriele and Stefano form a formidable team that blends tradition with innovation. Their shared passion for the land, respect for nature, and dedication to quality shine through in every bottle of Morra Gabriele wine.

Their 4.5 hectares consist of Nebbiolo, Barbera, Freisa and Chardonnay. Barbera and Fries are in Roero around the village of Pocapaglia. Nebbiolo from 4 crus in Barbaresco: Starderi, Fausoni, Ovello and Montefico. Chardonnay from the Fausoni Cru in Neive.

Morra Gabriele Barbaresco 2018

This 100% Nebbiolo is a deeply brilliant garnet hue takes your breath away because the aromas are already captivating your senses pre-swirl. Now, swirl and the elegant complex layers unfold with time - the red fruits, floral, spice, earthy and minerals, one after the other…. there’s so much to say I don’t know where to start! Actually I do- the floral bouquet perfume violet and roses captivates your sense’s immediately. The fruit follows with bright sour cherry, raspberry, strawberry, with hints of pomegranate. Next the savory elements make an appearance - graphite, tar, vanilla, spice and wet earth.

The first sip is moorish. The aromas are equally present in the palate driving forward for an eternity of flavorful delight. The firm yet silky smooth tannins are balanced with the immense freshness of the acidity on the palate. The finish is lengthy continuum of tobacco, anise, black pepper and clove, and my favorite savory balsamic reduction like a warm hug on a winters day,

The quality and precision shine through from this dynamic duo. It tastes so damn sexy you cannot put it down. That peppery pep that gives you a spring in your step. Sensational!

Paired with homemade pizza, what else.