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Moccagatta
Moccagatta is a small Barbaresco estate in Neive, farming approximately 12 hectares across several of the commune's finest crus including Basarin, Cole, and Balin. The estate was established by the Minuto brothers and maintains a traditional style—extended maceration, large Slavonian oak botti—that produces Barbaresco of considerable structure and age-worthiness. The Balin cuvée averages $77 across 69 lots and is the most frequently traded wine, used primarily as a declassified entry-level expression or Langhe Nebbiolo. The Basarin single-vineyard Barbaresco averages $135 across 14 lots; Basarin is one of Neive's premier MGA sites, situated on Tertiary sandstone soils that characterise Neive's more fragrant, refined Nebbiolo. The Cole Barbaresco at $214 average across 6 lots is the estate's top wine, sourced from a high-elevation Neive cru delivering exceptional concentration. Standard Barbaresco at $53 provides the baseline. Total auction presence of 190 lots at $93 average positions Moccagatta as a well-regarded but accessible Barbaresco specialist—genuine cru character from established MGA sites at prices well below Gaja or Giacosa. The estate's traditional vinification approach produces wines built for 15–25 year ageing, attracting collectors who prioritise structure and longevity over early approachability. The Cole cuvée in particular demonstrates that Neive's lesser-known MGA sites can produce Barbaresco of grand-cru-quality concentration when farmed by a committed family estate, offering collectors a genuine discovery within a well-documented appellation.
Auction Lots
111
Avg Price / Bottle
$87
Top Vintage
2015
Price Range
$25 – $738
In the Glass
Moccagatta's Barbaresco wines show classic Neive Nebbiolo character: tar, roses, dried cherry, leather, and tobacco on a full-bodied frame with the appellation's hallmark firm tannins and bright acidity. Basarin is more perfumed and aromatic; Cole adds iron-rich mineral depth and greater structural density. The traditional vinification in large oak contributes earthy complexity without oak flavour dominating the fruit and terroir expression.
Portfolio
| Wine | Colour | Avg Price | Lots Sold | Top Vintage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balin | Red | $76 | 71 | 2015 |
| Moccagatta, Barbaresco, Basarin | Red | $109 | 20 | 1999 |
| Moccagatta, Barbaresco | Red | $52 | 13 | 1996 |
| Moccagatta, Barbaresco, Cole | Red | $194 | 7 | 2016 |
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Moccagatta is based in the Piedmont wine region.
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