Barbaresco MGA Second Edition, Alessandro Masnaghetti Editore

Why is this Wine so Yummy?

Alessandro Masnaghetti’s pioneering books on Barolo and Barbaresco have added immeasurably to our understanding and appreciation of these great wines.

But his quest to unravel the mysteries of their unique terroirs has only just begun. Just as he has added a mountain of new material to his original book on Barolo, he’s putting the finishing touches on a greatly expanded and updated second edition of his wonderful Barbaresco MGA: The Encyclopedia of the Great Vineyards of Barbaresco.

The book arrives in the U.S. in late summer or early fall, and it is a must-buy for anyone who loves the wines of the Langhe.

What’s Inside
Even if you own the 1st edition of Barbaresco MGA, you’ll find the new edition indispensable. These are just some of the advances over the previous edition:

He’s added a full section on Barbaresco’s geology, mirroring what he did for Barolo.

The maps of the individual communes—as well as of the entire DOCG —have been completely revised and updated.

And if you’re an avid Barbaresco drinker or collector, you’ll be an instant insider, as the new edition contains many more new, and often unknown, producers and their wines.

In total, the new edition contains:

290 pages
A profile & map of each cru
Parcels owned by each producer
66 images in 3D
20 pages of geological insights
History of bottlings by cru
Vintage analysis
Glossary of 500 used names

And much much more. For just the cost of a bottle or two of Barbaresco, you can own the ultimate encyclopedia of this important winemaking region.

Alessandro Masnaghetti’s work has been praised by journalists and publications ranging from Antonio Galloni and Jancis Robinson to John Gilman and the Wine Spectator. It’s no wonder his vineyard maps have been called the finest ever created and his books demonstrate that he is just as skilled with prose as he is with vineyard mapping.

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