Fontanabianca Barbaresco DOCG
Product price
$49.99
Description
Fontanabianca's Barbaresco comes from Piedmont's hallmark Nebbiolo vineyards, where the varietal's naturally high tannins and acidity frame wines of considerable structure and aging potential. This 2022 vintage captures the wine in an approachable moment, ready to drink now rather than cellar for years.
The 2022 shows secondary character already emerging, tobacco leaf, dried tea, and earthy mineral notes have begun to eclipse the primary fruit, lending the wine a matured quality despite its youth. There's a hint of iris root adding textural complexity. Given the wine's current evolution, this is the moment to enjoy it while those secondary layers remain in conversation with what fruit remains, rather than waiting for further development in the bottle.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Subregion | Barbaresco |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Producer | Fontanabianca |
| Vintage | NV |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
The Fontanabianca 2022 Barbaresco feels a little faded by the summer heat and drought. The fruit is not entirely primary, as it has already evolved, showing hints of tobacco leaf and tea. I also get earthy tones and a hint of iris root. I would recommend a short-term drinking window for this wine so you can enjoy the primary fruit while it lasts. Fruit comes from the Starderi MGA and other sites. Production is 34,000 bottles.