The Ovello hill is generally cooler, due to its higher altitude above sea level and the influence of northerly winds that gently brush most of the vineyard. These soil and climate characteristics produce more aggressive tannins in the young wine and youthful, exuberant fruit. Produced as a Riserva since 1967, this is also a historic area for growing Nebbiolo: some Ovello vineyards were already renowned in the late 19th century, and Domizio Cavazza, the father of Barbaresco, owned property and...Read More...

The Ovello hill is generally cooler, due to its higher altitude above sea level and the influence of northerly winds that gently brush most of the vineyard. These soil and climate characteristics produce more aggressive tannins in the young wine and youthful, exuberant fruit. Produced as a Riserva since 1967, this is also a historic area for growing Nebbiolo: some Ovello vineyards were already renowned in the late 19th century, and Domizio Cavazza, the father of Barbaresco, owned property and vineyards here. - Produttori Del Barbaresco, Winery.

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