A solidly built red, with macerated plum and cherry flavors mingling with earth, leather and tobacco accents. Reveals tannins that are on the rustic side and dominate the finish now, with a hint of wild herbs on the conclusion. Best from 2024 through 2040. 175 cases made, 30 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

The 2018 Barbaresco Angelo is a blend taken from Ronchi, Ovello and Montersino that sees about 40 days on the skins, with submerged cap fermentation. Effusive and heady, the 2018 offers up beguiling aromatics and striking inner sweetness, all in an mid-weight style that is quite appealing. The 2018 is a bit nervy, but a few years in the cellar should do the trick.