Santa Giustina Barbera Colli Piacentini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 2019 Cantine del Castello Conti with the flavor range persisting

with the flavor range persisting on the long finish

The first nose of the L'Heritage de Chasse-Spleen Haut-Médoc flatters with notes of plums

and the integration of oak is better than with the smaller barrels

Future vintages will eschew the demi-muid in favor of concrete eggs

Santa Giustina Barbera Colli Piacentini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 2019 Cantine del Castello Conti with the flavor range persistingSanta Giustinas Barbera is a fresh yet elegant example of the famous Barbera grape but coming from the Emilia Romagna region. Younger vines are harvested by hand and brought immediately into the cellar for a gentle pressing. About a 20 day fermentation and maceration on the skins takes place in temperature controlled stainless steel, before a couple months rest prior to bottling. The final result is intense and elegant all at the same time. The nose