كاستيلو دي فيردونو بارباريسكو راباجا-باس 2020، بيدمونت

The blood orange zest note on the nose is exactly as described, and the elegant tannins made it a perfect partner for braised short ribs. Finished the bottle quicker than I planned.

That dried blood orange zest note on the nose was a total surprise and it really lifted the whole experience. The tannins are elegant enough to drink now but I can tell this will get even better with a couple more years in the cellar.

The nose on this Barbaresco is incredible—that incense and blood orange zest really come through. On the palate, the tart cherry and cinnamon notes are bright and lively, with tannins that are elegant but present. A fantastic bottle for the price.