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Moccagatta, Barbaresco 'Bric Balin', 2021

Red Wine from Piedmont, Italy
by Moccagatta
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Moccagatta’s Bric Balin has always stood out as one of the more polished, contemporary expressions of Barbaresco—but beneath the gloss, it’s rooted in serious terroir. From a single southwest-facing vineyard just outside the town of Barbaresco, the 2021 vintage shows both the power of the site and the precision of the estate’s hands-on winemaking.

This is Nebbiolo that leans into richness: dark cherry, blackberry, licorice, and sweet spice, all wrapped in fine, ripe tannins and framed by a touch of new oak. But there’s balance too—lively acidity, lifted floral notes, and a graphite-like edge that keeps things focused. It’s more structured than some past vintages, built for aging, but already showing impressive clarity and detail.

For fans of Barolo looking to explore Barbaresco’s depth—or those who want a more modern take without sacrificing nuance—Bric Balin is a standout. Best with rich meats, truffle dishes, or tucked in the cellar for a few years of quiet transformation.

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More about Moccagatta

Moccagatta's been in the Langhe foothills since the 1800s. Sergio Minuto and his daughter Martina now make three crus of Barbaresco—Bric Balin, Cole, and Basarin—each one racy, bold, capturing its specific vineyard. This is a family that knows one place deeply and refuses to wander.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    2021

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine:

100% Nebbiolo from the slopes of the Muncagöta cru, which happens to be the dialect form of “Moccagatta”Calcareous blue marl soilsMaceration and fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steelAged in French oak barriques (40% new) for 18 months1,300 cases produced annually

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled lamb, beef tenderloin, mushroom risotto, roasted mushrooms, aged Gruyère

Tasting Profile

Complex and structured with dark cherry, spice, and mineral notes. Medium body with fine tannins and balanced acidity. Finish is persistent with lingering dark fruit.