Tasting Notes

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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 01 Feb 22
Castello di Neive's 2018 Barbaresco is a pleasant, easygoing wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Sweet red berry fruit, spicecake, cedar and tobacco give this mid-weight, approachable Barbaresco a good deal of nuance for a wine in its peer group. The 2018 is not terribly complex, but sure it is delicious.
Drinking Date: 2021 - 2028
Barbaresco Vineyard Fine Wine

Barbaresco

Barbaresco, a prestigious red from Piedmont, Italy, is made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes. Known as the “Queen” of Piedmont wines, it offers elegance and aromatic complexity with flavours of red cherries, raspberries, roses, and earthy notes. Its well-integrated tannins and vibrant acidity enhance its ageing potential. With calcareous soils and favourable microclimates, Barbaresco is a more approachable alternative to Barolo. Top producers include Gaja, Produttori del Barbaresco, Bruno Giacosa, and Pio Cesare, who exemplify its refined character.