Santa Giustina Barbera Colli Piacentini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 2019 Cantine del Castello Conti silky and quite long

silky and quite long

It shows so much structure and fruit yet remains polished and focused

and the integration of oak is better than with the smaller barrels

leathery tones with hints of smoke

The first nose of the L'Heritage de Chasse-Spleen Haut-Médoc flatters with notes of plums

Santa Giustina Barbera Colli Piacentini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 2019 Cantine del Castello Conti silky and quite longSanta Giustinas Barbera is a fresh yet elegant example of the famous Barbera grape but coming from the Emilia Romagna region. Younger vines are harvested by hand and brought immediately into the cellar for a gentle pressing. About a 20 day fermentation and maceration on the skins takes place in temperature controlled stainless steel, before a couple months rest prior to bottling. The final result is intense and elegant all at the same time. The nose