At a glance

Producer

Moccagatta

Region

Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy

Grape variety

Nebbiolo

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$60-$80

Tasting profile

Complex bouquet of dried roses, tar, leather, forest floor, with red fruits and spices.

Evolution: Developing tertiary notes of truffle, tobacco, and balsamic nuances while maintaining vibrant acidity.

At peak: A silky yet structured wine with great length, balancing vibrant fruit and evolved complexity.

Structure

Acidity

High, balanced

Tannins

Firm, well-integrated with age

Alcohol

13.5%-14%

Aging potential

15-25 years from vintage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2022 to 2030

Optimal window

2017 to 2035

Current status

Drinking well, approaching peak maturity

Current condition

The 2007 vintage is showing complex tertiary aromas with solid structure still intact.

2007 Barbaresco, especially from quality producers like Moccagatta, offers long aging potential due to Nebbiolo’s natural tannins and acidity. The vintage’s warm, reliable ripening conditions produced concentrated fruit with balanced structure, allowing the wine to develop layered complexity over 15-25 years.

Food pairing

Pairs excellently with braised red meat, truffle dishes, rich mushroom risotto, aged cheeses, and hearty game stews.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — To soften tannins and open up complex aromas and flavors developed with bottle age.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Moccagatta employs traditional viticulture with attention to vineyard health, cover cropping, and soil conservation. Likely uses limited chemical inputs. Packaging is typical but recyclable.

While Moccagatta does not display public organic or biodynamic certifications, they maintain sustainable farming practices common in quality Barbaresco estates. The producer emphasizes soil health and minimal intervention without full certification. Moderate carbon footprint reflects European export logistics; no indication of significant eco-friendly packaging initiatives.