2022 Cascina delle Rose, Barbaresco, Tre Stelle

The 2022 Cascina delle Rose Barbaresco Tre Stelle is a distinguished expression of Nebbiolo, embodying the essence of its Barbaresco DOCG classification. While the 2022 vintage presented challenges with significant heat and drought, skilled producers crafted wines that surprisingly reveal freshness and balance, reflecting Nebbiolo's resilience. This particular bottling hails from the revered Tre Stelle cru in Piedmont, an exceptional vineyard site known for its calcareous soils, which contribute significantly to the wine's elegant structure. The pioneering, family-run estate of Cascina delle Rose, led by Giovanna Rizzolio, champions organic viticulture and minimal intervention, utilizing indigenous yeasts and aging in large Slavonian botti to faithfully translate their unique terroir. As the sole producer of a Tre Stelle cru Barbaresco, their meticulous approach in this distinctive vineyard, even in a demanding year, yields a wine of remarkable purity and authenticity.