Fabio Gea Barbaresco Riserva 'Notu Andava a Tartufi Senza Il Cane' 2009 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Fabio Gea
Country	Italy
Region	Piemonte
Subregion	Cuneo
Varietal	Nebbiolo
Vintage	2009
Sku	RD10987
Size	750ml

 

This 2009 Barbaresco Riserva is a rare, fully mature expression of Nebbiolo’s nuanced power. Sourced from well-chosen plots and fermented on the skins for weeks, it offers a medium-to-full-bodied profile enriched by prolonged aging. The nose unfolds with dried rose, red cherry, and cranberry nuances that have softened into refined elegance over time. On the palate, it balances structure and poise—fine-grained tannins, layered red fruits, and lifted acidity converge seamlessly. While many Barbarescos retain a sharp edge in youth, this rendition stands out for its polished integrity and drinkable harmony. Described by enthusiasts as having “no sharpness or austerity… well structured, with subtle dried cherry and cranberry,” it is an ideal wine for enjoying now while still showing remarkable aged character. 

Fabio Gea is a compellingly independent voice in Barbaresco, driven by a deep-rooted passion for terroir expression and natural winemaking. Eschewing trends and commercial pressures, Gea crafts Barbaresco with minimal intervention—favoring long macerations in concrete, extended aging in oak, and even porcelain—to channel clarity, elegance, and an unfiltered sense of place. His approach prioritizes the Nebbiolo vine’s authentic voice, yielding wines that resonate with subtlety, precision, and raw emotional resonance. “Notù Andava a Tartufi Senza Il Cane” exemplifies this ethos: a poetic name, a small-production Riserva, and a wine meant to speak unmistakably of the land and the maker behind it.