2022 Olek Bondonio, Barbaresco, Starderi

The Olek Bondonio Barbaresco Starderi is a poised, expressive interpretation of one of Barbaresco’s great crus. Sourced from roughly 50-year-old vines rooted in the cru’s softer clay soils, Starderi naturally yields Nebbiolo of lifted aromatics, fine tannins, and vibrant acidity. Bondonio’s restrained, traditional approach—long maceration and aging in large Slavonian botti—allows the wine to show its inherent clarity and grace. The result is a Barbaresco of refined structure and effortless drinkability, capturing the elegance and nuance that define the Starderi hillside.