Fletcher Recta Pete Barbaresco 2021

In 2021 is the introduction of the Ronchi Cru to the blend. Three Cru’s go into the composition of the Recta Pete. David uses the younger sections of his vineyards in Faset, Roncaglie & now Ronchi.

2021 blend is 40% Roncaglie, 30% Faset & 30% Ronchi. Recta Pete means ‘shoot straight’, a nod to David’s Scottish family’s heritage as former arrow makers and his original vision of making Barbaresco.

100% destemmed. Open ferment, No post ferment soak. Elevage in old oak, over 10 years old, 300ltr barrels. Barbaresco can only be released on the 3rd January following harvest, giving the wine approx. 27 months total aging. David ages his wines for 24 months in barrel (legally it only needs be 12 as a minimum) then 3 months in bottle.

The three Cru’s give of course differing characteristics to the overall wine. David explains that Roncaglie is South West facing, a little more shaded so longer hang time & more ferrous soils = Dark fruits, more masculine tannin. Faset has the same soils as Roncaglie, slightly cooler, David comments it has the densist structure, more Barolo than Barbaresco. Ronchi is East facing and in this vintage adds some ‘freshness’ to the wine.