Antoniolo 'San Francesco' Gattinara Riserva DOCG 2020 Barbaresco

Antoniolo 'San Francesco' Gattinara Riserva DOCG 2020 BarbarescoA wine from one of Gattinara's elite cru vineyards. San Francesco is haunting, potent and refined, refreshing in its acidity, line and definition. Never too heavy, never too light, it is packed with character liquorice root, deep dark red fruits, a certain mint element and impeccable length. Annual Antoniolo magic in tiny quantities. Decant and take it slow. "A rich red, with good cut and hints of truffle, mineral and woodsy funk shading a core of

concentrated black fruit

Strawberry and raspberry

“Fresh rose and violet aromas set the tone for this elegant and pretty Ruchè

At most medium weight

Maurizio always strives for excellent fruit preservation and that methodology shows here

direct drinking

plus a bit of almond and liquorice

it sings with white cherry

Manni crafts whites that rank among the country’s finest – and they remain remarkably affordable

Drink it over the next decade or so

vertical profiled wines

a kaleidoscope of different aromas and flavors including various berries