96pts Jeb Dunnuck

The 2023 Barbera d'Alba Pre-Phylloxera offers greater depth and richness, with aromas of red plum skin, black pepper oils, and dark fruit. Full-bodied but remarkably balanced, it has a plush, velvety texture supported by bright acidity and impressive length. Powerful yet controlled, this is a distinctive expression of Barbera from these historic vines. Drink 2026-2040.

96pts Kerin O'Keefe

Noted aromas of violet, crushed blueberry, spice, and charcuterie, leading into a palate of succulent Morello cherry, orange zest, and ground pepper with firm tannins and fresh acidity.

About the Wine

Produced from one of the last archaic vineyards of Langhe region, an open-air museum from a time gone by, with vines older than a hundred years. The vines are onto 100% Vitis
Vinifera roots and replicate by propagation. They have therefore maintained, over the decades, the original Barbera characteristics. The low production per hectare guarantees
an intensely rare and rich organoleptic concentration. The wine is refined in oak casks which slowly develop all primary aromas. Pleasant and refined, complex even as a young
wine, it is not afraid to be aged in bottle, expressing its solid uniqueness even over the years.

Vineyard Notes

The vineyard has an excellent exposure and sandy-chalky terrain, situated in Berri near La Morra, which guaranteed the vines a natural protection from Phylloxera and imparts unique and exclusive characteristics to the vines. The intriguing simplicity of the vines and their typical, traditional charm that derives from the microclimate and favorable altitude make a one of-a-kind wine.

The low production per hectare guarantees an intensely rare and rich organoleptic concentration. The wine is refined in oak casks that slowly develop the primary aromas. Pleasant and refined, complex even as a young wine but able to withstand bottle aging, it expresses its solid uniqueness even over the years.

Grape Varietal: 100% Barbera