Cantina del Pino Barbaresco Albesani 2021 CS20231031 concentrated berries that Flora Springs

concentrated berries that Flora Springs ferments in small lots and ages in French oak

This modern approach to pilsner is hopped as generously as an American IPA

It is fruity and unfussy and pours easily by the glass on a Tuesday

This is an essential experience for anyone serious about understanding traditional Barolo and the terroir-driven wines of Piedmont

10 vintages of base wines going back to 1998 were blended with the 2016 base wines (representing 58% of the final blend) were used to round out the stunning

Cantina del Pino Barbaresco Albesani 2021 CS20231031 concentrated berries that Flora SpringsIf the classico is Cantina del Pino's graceful side, Albesani is its powerhouse. This single cru sits across the valley in Neive, on the storied Santo Stefano hill, where a warm southern exposure and clay rich soils push the Nebbiolo toward something fuller, riper and more muscular. The Vacca family works it the old way, with long maceration, two years in large oak, and no filtration, from a parcel that yields only about 3,000 bottles a year. It's a