Barbaresco "S.Stefano" 2019 - Castello di Neive
"The 2017 Barbaresco Albesani is a rich, heady wine that very much reflects the south radiance of the year. Super-ripe dark red cherry, red plum, mocha, leather and licorice flesh out nicely. The 2017 is ample, ripe and forward, with enough tannin and structure to develop nicely in bottle for a number of years to come. Like so many 2017 Barbarescos, it is a bit light, especially on the mid palate." Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Brilliant garnet color, typical of pure Nebbiolo grapes with a very elegant bouquet, in which the varietal aromas blend perfectly with very fresh balsamic notes (typical of this particular vineyard), slightly withered flowers (rose, violet) and fade into the memory of sweet and mellow spices. The tannic taste is well present but not aggressive, the acidity refreshes at the right point and the alcohol gives fullness without excesses; overall harmony, structure and rare persistence.