Baricchi "Rose delle Casasse" Barbaresco Riserva

Baricchi "Rose delle Casasse" Barbaresco RiservaThis is one of the few examples of the mythic "Nebbiolo Rose" variety, which produces an exceptionally aromatic version of the grape. Baricchi produces all their wines as "Riserva" as the grapes sees extended aging in cask and bottle. 2017 was a tricky vintage with heat spikes, but this bottling is a triumph. There are more tannins here than usual, so give it a generous decant or lay the bottle down for a few years.

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with the current winemaking team comprised of three brothers: Hannes

This playful

Great for hamachi and sushi

rounded off with toasted oak

featuring heady floral and tart redcurrant notes

and this is another stunner

KI NO BI uses a rice spirit base and pure groundwater sourced from the famous sake-brewing district of Fushimi

Caramelized berries and baked fruit pie notes

The secret here is mature vines planted on steep granite slopes (almost identical to the more famous Hermitage appellation next door)

with her oldest now over 60 years old

and tree bark