2021 | Montaribaldi Barbaresco "Starderi" | Piedmont | Italy

A coveted slice of the Starderi cru — shared with La Spinetta — in serious, long-lived Barbaresco form.

Montaribaldi, the Taliano family estate founded in 1968, owns a small, prized plot in the famous Starderi vineyard — a cru it shares with the likes of La Spinetta. This is 100% Nebbiolo aged about 24 months partly in oak: an important, structured, age-worthy Barbaresco from one of the appellation's celebrated sites.

A named-cru Barbaresco from a top site is where Nebbiolo lovers dig in. 100% Nebbiolo, Starderi cru, 24 months aging → neighbors here sell for far more → at $85.99 you're drinking prestigious Barbaresco terroir.

• 100% Nebbiolo
• Barbaresco "Starderi" — Piedmont, Italy
• Montaribaldi — Taliano family, est. 1968
• Prized Starderi cru; ~24 months aging, partly in oak

Dark cherry, dried rose, licorice and spice over a wide, structured palate with ripe, firm tannins and a long finish. Translation: the powerful, serious side of Barbaresco — deep red fruit, floral and savory notes, and a tannic frame built for the cellar. Give it air or give it years.

Named-cru Barbaresco from a celebrated Starderi plot. Exactly the bottle to lay down or to pour for a Nebbiolo devotee.