Barbacan Pizamej 2016
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| Management number | 253563788 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$33.20 | Model Number | 253563788 | ||
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Pizamej is a single-vineyard wine from the Pizamej parcel in San Giacomo di Teglio, within the Valgella subzone of Valtellina Superiore DOCG. The vineyard sits at approximately 500 meters above sea level on a southeast-facing slope, planted on sandy soils rich in shale, gneiss, granite, and quartz. The name Pizamej means "pointed" in the local dialect, a reference to the shape of the site. Vines are trained by the Guyot method on narrow terraced plots so steep that all work is done entirely by hand.
The grape is Chiavennasca, the local name for Nebbiolo, with a small addition of old-vine Rossola Nera and Pignola. Fermentation is spontaneous with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, with a 90-day maceration. The wine is then aged 12 months in large 20-hectoliter Austrian oak barrels. It is bottled unfined, unfiltered, and without added sulfites.
The 2016 vintage shows a bright ruby with garnet nuances. On the nose: cherry, blackcurrant, violet, dried flowers, tobacco, and a mineral backbone. The palate is warm and vertical with smooth tannins and lively acidity, finishing long with floral and mineral echoes. At 13.5% ABV, this is a structured wine with real aging potential.
Barbacan is certified organic by Valoritalia. The Sega family cultivates approximately 30 biotypes of Chiavennasca from their own nursery stock, preserving the genetic diversity of the local clone population.
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