La Spinona Barbaresco Secondine 2018

The 2018 Barbaresco Secondine is one of the best wines I have ever tasted here. The aromatics alone are enchanting. Large and dramatic in feel, the 2018 possesses tremendous depth, but retains a super-classic feeling of translucent elegance. Wild cherry, rose petal, blood orange, cinnamon, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco flesh out beautifully in the glass. What a gorgeous wine this is.

Aromas of wild red berry, blue flower, crushed mint and oak-driven spice come to the forefront. Reflecting the nose, the full-bodied, polished palate features juicy Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, star anise and spearmint alongside lithe tannins. It's balanced, with bright acidity and closes on a note of bitter almond.