2024 Elio Sandri, Barbera d'Alba, Superiore

Elio Sandri stewards the historic Cascina Disa estate, a traditional cascina located in the Perno hamlet of Monforte d'Alba that has remained in his family since 1965. This wine is made from vines planted in iron-rich, nutrient-poor soils on the steep slopes of the Perno hill, where the cool, foggy microclimate requires meticulous manual farming. In the glass, it displays a deep, focused character featuring notes of black plum, dark cherry, and a distinct mineral edge, held together by a structured and persistent texture. The 2024 vintage provided a steady growing season that allowed the fruit to ripen with both intensity and the bright acidity essential to this variety. This is a balanced, honest wine that is ready to enjoy now but possesses the clear structure to develop further in the cellar.