2019 Castello di Neive - Barbaresco Albesani Santo Stefano

Grown in the sun-drenched slopes overlooking Neive, the 2019 Castello di Neive Barbaresco Albesani Santo Stefano captures the precise balance that defined the vintage in Italy’s Langhe region.

The wine opens with an aromatic signature built on wild rose petals, dried sour cherry, and a touch of violet, layered gently over tobacco leaf, white truffle, and weathered cedar. On the palate, it reveals a medium-to-full body anchored by crisp acidity and silky, well-integrated tannins. The 2019 growing season yielded concentrated fruit with remarkable finesse, allowing flavors of pomegranate, crushed stone, and black pepper to hold their structure through a long, dry finish. Responding cleanly to gentle decanting or extended cellar aging, this expression prioritizes transparency and drinkability over overt extraction.

Serving recommendations highlight its natural affinity for rich, slow-cooked dishes and mature dairy. It pairs seamlessly with:

• Aged cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano or Castelmagno, where the wine’s acidity cuts through fat and accentuates nutty complexities.
• Traditional Piemontese preparations including tagliatelle al tartufo, bagna càuda, or braised short rib with root vegetables.
• Grilled or roasted game and poultry, benefiting from the wine’s savory herbal undertones and firm tannic grip.

Presented in a standard 750ml format, this Barbaresco translates the site’s limestone-marl soils into a focused, food-friendly frame suited for both immediate enjoyment and cellar development.