Cantina del Pino 'Gallina' Barbaresco DOCG, 2022

*This is our Annual Barolo Direct Import Offer*

A distinctive and limited-production expression of this celebrated Barbaresco vineyard offering a graceful, almost Burgundian sensibility within the classic framework of Nebbiolo. Forest floor, cedar, leather and sun-warmed hay aromas waft from the glass, immediately giving the wine an intriguing sense of place even in its youth. This is a particularly special bottling from Cantina del Pino, with production averaging only 1,800 to 2,000 bottles, making it a wine to seek out for the cellar and to reserve for the table when only a truly distinctive bottle will do!

The palate shows a unique combination of finesse and structure, with raspberry compote, cherry tart, vanilla and licorice unfolding over a backbone of velvety tannins. The fruit is generous without being heavy, while the savory and earthy notes add complexity and keep the wine moving gracefully across the palate. There is a lovely balance between the darker, more developed aromatic character and the freshness of the fruit, giving the wine both immediate appeal and plenty to discover with time. The 2022 dry vintage has produced a Barbaresco with real presence and concentration, and the overall impression remains elegant, refined and beautifully composed.

This is the sort of Barbaresco that can elevate a meal simply by being on the table. Its combination of red fruit, earth, cedar, leather and velvety tannin makes it a wonderful partner for roast meats, veal, mushrooms, handmade pasta, game and beautifully prepared beef. There is always something nearly-Burgundian in this rare wine's texture and aromatic development, giving it an intimacy and elegance that reward a slower pace at the table. While delicious now, ample structure and depth will make make opening a bottle many years from now very special.

Cantina del Pino's approach allows the vineyard character to remain at the forefront, with the wine's savory perfume and refined structure giving it a personality all its own. This is not simply another Barbaresco to have on hand, but, instead, a distinctive vineyard expression with the combination of perfume, fruit, tannin and earth that makes Nebbiolo so endlessly fascinating.

The 2022 is a lovely bottle to enjoy now, especially with food, while the velvety tannins and underlying structure suggest that patience will be rewarded.

These wines are on-order to our Shops and inbound, expected for available pickup/delivery/shipping by early December.

(This wine is Vintage 2022, not yet arrived; the photograph here is of a previously released Vintage.)

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