Cantina del Pino 'Ovello' Barbaresco DOCG, 2022

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A classic expression of this distinguished Barbaresco MGA, combining the elegance and finesse of the site with the structure and depth that make Nebbiolo so compelling in the cellar. Sourced from south- and southwest-facing vineyards at 300 meters in elevation, the wine benefits from silty calcareous marl soils that emphasize both structure and finesse. Produced in just 5,400 bottles, this is a particularly attractive wine for anyone looking to put a serious, traditionally made Barbaresco into the cellar, with the balance and pedigree to reward both immediate enjoyment and patience.

The wine shows a slow and steady entry on the palate, gradually revealing elegant fruit flavors with poise and precision. The tannins are a particular strength, both silky and firm, giving the wine definition and a graceful sense of structure without overwhelming the fruit. The dry 2022 vintage called for careful tannin management, and Franca Vacca, at Cantina del Pino, has done a remarkable job creating a wine with backbone and refinement in equal measure. Rather than relying on sheer weight, the Ovello builds its impression gradually, revealing its character through texture, freshness and finely balanced fruit.

This is a Barbaresco that belongs with roast meats, veal, game, mushrooms, handmade pasta and a beautiful steak. Its combination of fine tannin and elegant fruit gives it enough presence for substantial food while maintaining the finesse to remain graceful throughout a long meal. There is a lovely sense of restraint here, the kind of wine that becomes more interesting as it sits in the glass and as the evening progresses. For those who appreciate traditional Nebbiolo, this has all the ingredients to become a particularly amazing bottle with time.

The élevage is equally compelling. Fermented in traditional wooden vats, the wine spends 24 months in large casks before another 18 months of development in bottle. That patient approach gives the wine considerable time to integrate its tannins and develop complexity while preserving the character of the vineyard. The combination of high-elevation fruit, south and southwest exposures, silty calcareous marl soils and traditional cellar work results in a Barbaresco that feels firmly rooted in its place and beautifully aligned with the classic character of Ovello.

The 2022 is already showing its poise and precision, but the silky firmness of the tannins and patient élevage make this a wine with genuine cellar potential. With only 5,400 bottles produced, it is exactly the sort of limited-production Barbaresco worth buying when you find it. Elegant, structured and beautifully measured, the Ovello offers the rare combination of more immediate table pleasure and the promise of deeper, richer character with age, making it a wonderful addition to both the cellar and the table.

A discreet collection of twelve wines include automatic discounts applied at checkout and zoned flat rate shipping upon arrival. These wines are on-order to our Shops and inbound, expected for available pickup/delivery/shipping before Thanksgiving. Order and save today; our Staff will reach you directly when your Order is prepared in November.

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