2019 Corrado Meinardi - Barbaresco Bricco di Treiso (750ml)

The 2019 Corrado Meinardi Barbaresco Bricco di Treiso delivers polished Nebbiolo complexity with built-in aging potential from Piedmont’s most consistent warm-season harvest in recent memory. Grown exclusively on the Bricco di Treiso slope within the Treiso zone, this bottling balances the formidable structure typical of Barbaresco with a refined aromatic profile shaped by calcareous clay soils and mild maritime air circulating along the Tanaro River valley.

Meinardi practices traditional Piedmontese vinification, including prolonged foot-treading or pump-over routines during fermentation to extract color and tannin gently, followed by extended aging in large, neutral Slavonian oak casks. The 2019 vintage delivered steady heat without drought stress, allowing complete phenolic maturity while locking in the fresh acidity required for long-term evolution. At 100% pure Nebbiolo, the wine avoids green herbal characters and instead focuses on ripe red fruit, savory depth, and subtle earth.

Tasting Notes
Crimson ruby glass shows bright highlights upfront. The nose unfolds with crushed rose petals, wild strawberry, black tea leaves, dried sage, and a dusting of cedar. Medium-plus on the palate with supple, velvet-textured tannins, flavors of stewed cherry, cocoa nibs, and wet limestone build toward a long, saline finish that lingers past twenty seconds.

Food Pairings
This Barbaresco moves effortlessly alongside slow-braised and umami-forward dishes. Ideal tables feature braised牛cheeks or lamb shanks with juniper, wild mushroom risotto finished in brown butter, aged Castelmagno or Parmigiano-Reggiano plates, and pasta with a restrained meat ragù. The natural acidity slices through fat while matching the wine’s own savory backbone.

Ready to drink after opening a bottle decanted for thirty minutes, yet worth laying down for three to seven years if kept at fifty-five degrees Fahrenheit in darkness. Drink between 2024 and 2036 for peak expression.