Castello di Verduno Rabaja-Bas, Barbaresco DOCG, Italy 2020

Rabajà-Bas, Barbaresco DOCG, Italy 2020 is a beautifully traditional, small-production Barbaresco from one of Piedmont’s most respected historic estates. Sourced from the western extension of the famed Rabajà hill, this 100% Nebbiolo is fermented traditionally and aged for 20 months in large oak casks, capturing both site character and classic elegance. The outstanding 2020 vintage shows vivid cherry, wild berry, dried rose, herbs, spice, and earthy mineral notes with silky tannins and a long, refined finish. Graceful yet serious, this is a superb Barbaresco for collectors and lovers of classic Nebbiolo.

"A jeweled youthful ruby color, the 2020 Barbaresco Rabaja - Bas is ripe and enveloping on the nose with candied aromas of preserved strawberries, sweet tea, licorice candies, crushed flowers, and balsamic. It’s ripe through the palate with a savory tone and mouthwatering accents, revealing ripe tannins and a good deal of richness. A sunny wine that feels more broadly shouldered, it’s very nice, but more blocky for a wine from this vintage." Jeb Dunnuck 93