2020 Taliano Michele - Barbaresco DOCG Ad Altiora (750ml)

The 2020 Taliano Michele Barbaresco DOCG Ad Altiora delivers a precise expression of Piedmont’s Nebbiolo grape, bottled in a standard 750ml format for immediate enjoyment or structured aging. Sourced from vineyards within the Barbaresco appellation, this bottling adheres to DOCG regulations that mandate extended ageing and strictly controlled yields, resulting in a wine with marked aromatic complexity and consistent structure.

In this vintage, earlier warm days helped balance sugar accumulation with acid retention, yielding a palate built around ripe sour cherry and wild strawberry layered with dried rosemary, violet blossom, and subtle leather undertones. The tannins present a fine-grained texture that supports both accessible early drinking and several years in the cellar, allowing secondary developments like tar, tobacco, and forest floor to integrate gradually.

Suggested Food Pairings

• Traditional Piedmontese preparations such as brasato al Barolo or slow-braised short rib
• Aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano or Castelmagno
• Olive oil–based pasta tossed with seasonal porcini mushrooms
• Charcuterie selections featuring dry-cured salami, finocchiona, and prosciutto

This Ad Altiora release reflects Taliano Michele’s focus on vineyard transparency, offering a reliable benchmark entry into the Barbaresco category while maintaining enough structural backbone to evolve gracefully through the early 2030s.