This Barbaresco comes from the Valeirano vineyard in Treiso. The wine is racked into large “botte” (casks) plus several barriques to account for the overflow. The wine is then aged for 20 to 24 months prior to being bottled, unfined and unfiltered. There is elegance to this Barbaresco alongside the rather sturdy tannins that frame the spice-driven fruit at the center of this wine’s profile. A classic wine of the appellation with woodsy notes, spry acidity and excellent lift on the palate.
KERIN O'KEEFE 95 POINTS - "The 2021 Ada Nada Valeriano has a beautiful nose featuring violet, crushed mint, dark berry, tilled earth, leather and forest floor. Full-bodied elegant, the delicious palate offers juicy red cherry, blood orange, star anise and mocha before closing on a hint of mint. It's vibrant and balanced, with bright acidity and taut, fine-grained tannins. Drink 2027–2036. Abv: 14.5% Kerin O'Keefe April 2024 ©kerinokeefe.com"
"Notes of ripe cherries and raspberries with hints of hibiscus and walnuts. Medium-bodied, vivid and juicy with compact but supple tannins and a lengthy finish. " - JAMES SUCKLING
KERIN O'KEEFE 95 POINTS - "The 2021 Ada Nada Valeriano has a beautiful nose featuring violet, crushed mint, dark berry, tilled earth, leather and forest floor. Full-bodied elegant, the delicious palate offers juicy red cherry, blood orange, star anise and mocha before closing on a hint of mint. It's vibrant and balanced, with bright acidity and taut, fine-grained tannins. Drink 2027–2036. Abv: 14.5% Kerin O'Keefe April 2024 ©kerinokeefe.com"
"Notes of ripe cherries and raspberries with hints of hibiscus and walnuts. Medium-bodied, vivid and juicy with compact but supple tannins and a lengthy finish. " - JAMES SUCKLING