Cascina Luisin Barbaresco 'Rabaja'

Cascina Luisin Barbaresco 'Rabaja'

$140.00
6 + $126.00 each
12 + $116.90 each
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Variety

Nebbiolo

Vintage

2018

Size

750ml

Country

Italy

Region

Barbaresco

Description

Vinification for the ‘Rabaja’ is essentially the same as for ‘Paolin’, although there is more frequent racking during the first week or so of fermentation to gently extract the tannins. Maturation is in oak of varying capacity from 20hl to 50hl for 30 months. Very expressive bouquet with elements of cherry, anise, rose petal and tobacco. While still beautifully elegant and aromatic, this is certainly a more structured and coiled Barbaresco, with intense chalky tannins and a compensating touch of fruit sweetness. Ripe cherry, liquorice, spice and alpine herbs on the palate complete the wine and show that it is one capable of longevity.

Aromas of rose, violet and spice greet the nose along with a whiff of new leather. Savory and structured, the palate offers juicy raspberry, cherry compote and star anise accompanied by taut, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. KERIN O’KEEFE 95/100