This Nebbiolo takes on a true and characterful garnet colour in the glass. The nose is bright and alive with typical notes of dried rose petals, red fruit and toasted spice. True to form, there is a healthy, ripe set of tannins here with richer, concentrated red fruit and bundles of freshness. The finish is long focused and elegant. Brilliant Barbaresco.

When it is done well, there are few things in the wine world more satisfying than Nebbiolo. With its traditionally pale red hue, incredible grip and racy acidity, it is safe to say that this noble grape delivers some of the finest wines on the planet. The team at Casali del Barone have spent decades understanding the intricacies of Nebbiolo and has been producing benchmark, high-quality Barolo and Barbaresco for a long, long time. Overseen by experienced winemaker Daniele Ress, Casali del Barone has gained recognition not just in Italy, but overseas and here in the UK, picking up awards from some of the industry's best competitions. There are century-old arguments as to who should wear the crown of Italy's best red grape. In one camp we have Sangiovese; the most widely planted grape variety in Italy which is at home of course, in Tuscany. And then to the north, we have Nebbiolo, the historical protagonist in the finest wines of Italy's northwest. At Good Pair Days, we love both, we don't associate ourselves with such arguments, but we do love what the Casali del Barone crew are capable of when it comes to Nebbiolo!