Andrea Oberto
Andrea Oberto started out as a truck driver. Back in 1959, when the family bought the farmouse, they cultivated multiple crops in order to make a living. When his father died unexpectedly, Andrea began managing the farm. After a full day of work Andrea Oberto found energy to work the three hectares of vineyard he inherited from his father, and one day he decided to be a farmer full time. The 3 hectares have become 10, and to this day it’s still Andrea who’s running the show!
“93 points for the classic Barolo is more important than the 95 points for Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata” – Andrea Oberto
During my last visit with Andrea Oberto, Robert Parker had just released his tasting notes of the 2016 Barolo’s. His Barolo’s scored very well, but Andrea was particularly happy with his classic Barolo “93 points for the classic Barolo is more important than the 95 points for Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata”.
Winemaking
Andrea Oberto practices what I like to call Sustainable Winemaking. He has an immense respect for the land, and wants to focus on quality over quantity. This includes green harvest in the vineyard, in order to achieve the highest quality. He uses small barrels (barrique) for the aging of his wines.
Andrea Oberto Fun fact
Andrea Oberto loves Barbera. He makes 3 different ones, each one with different amounts of oak.
Wines
Wines available in:
Switzerland
UK
USA
NB: Andrea Oberto is not the same as Fabio Oberto.
Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata
BASIC INFORMATION
Product name: Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
Classification: DOCG
Number of bottles produced: 3 800
Color: deep ruby red, hints of pale orange
Fragrance: floral and spicy
Taste: forward tannins, balanced
Food pairing: red meat, strong blue cheese
VINIFICATION (Wine-making)
Ageing: 26 months in barrique
Minimum aging in bottle: 6 months
VINEYARD: Rocche dell’Annunziata
Soil: sandy
Exposure: southeast
Barolo Arbarella
BASIC INFORMATION
Product name: Barolo Arbarella
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
Classification: DOCG
Number of bottles produced: 5 200
Color: bright garnet red, orange tint
Fragrance: bark, tobacco, dried flowers
Taste: fine structure, powerful, good acidity, easy drinking
Food pairing: braised meat, roasts, flavored cheese
VINIFICATION (Wine-making)
Aging: 24 months in barrique
Minimum aging in bottle: 6 months
VINEYARD
Soil: clay
Exposure: southwest
Barolo
BASIC INFORMATION
Product name: Barolo
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
Classification: DOCG
Number of bottles produced: 16 000
Color: garnet red
Fragrance: fruity, tar, leather
Taste: complex, fruity, firm structure
Food pairing: roast, truffles, aged cheese
VINIFICATION (Wine-making)
Aging: 24 months in barrique
Minimum aging in bottle: 6 months
VINEYARD
Soil: clay and limestone
Exposure: southeast
Barbera d’Alba Giada
BASIC INFORMATION
Product name: Giada
Grape: 100% Barbera
Classification: DOC
Number of bottles produced: 5 500
Color: deep purple with ruby edges
Fragrance: dried plum, blackberry, espresso bean
Taste: good acidity, balanced, dry finish
Food pairing: filled pastas, red meat
VINIFICATION (Wine-making)
Aging: 20 months in barrique, new oak
Minimum aging in bottle: 6 months in bottle
VINEYARD
Soil: clay and limestone
Exposure: southeast
Barbera d’Alba San Giuseppe
BASIC INFORMATION
Product name: San Giusepppe
Grape: 100% Barbera
Classification: DOC
Number of bottles produced: 6 000
Color: deep, brilliant purple
Fragrance: generous oak notes, spices, cherries
Taste: firm acidity, savory, red fruit
Food pairing: appetizers, aged cheese, pasta
VINIFICATION (Wine-making)
Aging: 12 months in second passage barrique
Minimum aging in bottle:
VINEYARD
Soil: clay and limestone
Exposure: southwest
Year of plantation/age of plants:
Date of harvest:
Barbera d’Alba
BASIC INFORMATION
Product name: Barbera d’Alba
Grape: 100% Barbera
Classification: DOC
Number of bottles produced: 24 000
Color: deep ruby red
Fragrance: well-integrated oak, ripe berry, fruit preserves
Taste: ripe berries
Food pairing: appetizers, medium aged cheese
VINIFICATION (Wine-making)
Aging: 4 months in third passage barrique
Minimum aging in bottle:
VINEYARD
% of Grape/Cépage:
Soil: clay and limestone
Exposure: southwest
Langhe Nebbiolo
BASIC INFORMATION
Product name: Langhe Nebbiolo
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
Classification: DOC
Number of bottles produced: 9 500
Color: garnet ruby red
Fragrance: fruity, hints of violets
Taste: warm and firm, long finish
Food pairing: fresh pasta, red meat
VINIFICATION (Wine-making)
Method:
Temperature:
Length:
Aging: 6 months in wood and stainless steel
Minimum aging in bottle: 2 months
VINEYARD
Soil: clay and limestone
Exposure: southeast
Year of plantation/age of plants:
Date of harvest:
Dolcetto d’Alba
BASIC INFORMATION
Product name: Dolcetto d’Alba
Grape: 100% Dolcetto
Classification: DOC
Number of bottles produced: 9 500
Color: deep ruby red with violet nuances
Fragrance: berries and dark fruit
Taste: lively acidity, sweet almond finish
Food pairing: appetizers, pasta
VINIFICATION (Wine-making)
Aging: stainless steel
VINEYARD
Soil: clay and limestone
Exposure: southwest
