Austere Barbaresco with meaty, dark and vibrant nose. Fresh violets and roses are fully integrated with strawberries and dried cherries. Very savory and focused, with even a whiff of cinnamon and licorice. Full-bodied, it shines for the weight and again savoriness, sanguine depth. Tight-knit structure with firm, dusty yet integrated tannins and a polished finish. A lot of energy. Drink or hold.
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The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Rose Delle Casasse is a gorgeous showing from Cascina Baricchi, pouring a medium red garnet hue. The nose is expressive with bright red cherries, cranberries, cinnamon, dried flowers, and crushed earth. Medium-bodied, it is elegant and refined, with sneaky underlying structure that reveals itself gradually on the palate. The tannins are well-integrated, and the balance makes it approachable even now, though it clearly has the depth to evolve gracefully. 13,450 bottles were produced. Drink 2026-2046.
