Cascina Luisin, Barbaresco Rabaja Vintage:2011 southeast-facing vineyard planted in 1973

southeast-facing vineyard planted in 1973 in Laguardia at 500 meters altitude

Naughty heavy bottle (they seem to have mended their ways

A more deeply pitched and markedly earthier nose reveals notes of both red and dark currant along with a hint of the sauvage

The oak portion is 60% new

Cascina Luisin, Barbaresco Rabaja Vintage:2011 southeast-facing vineyard planted in 1973This red has a real sense of place, offering iron, eucalyptus and tobacco aromas and flavors that frame the cherry and strawberry fruit, while the firm structure is from both the bright acidity and dusty tannins. Ends with a long aftertaste of underbrush and sweet fruit. Best from 2015 through 2028. 400 cases made. BS