Translucent golden color. It opens on the nose with expressive flavors of dehydrated apricot, candied citrus peel and honey, accompanied by notes of sweet spices and iodized memories. The taste expresses a sweetness that contrasts with an acid and mineral vein and together they merge into an academic balance. Really persistent and almond finish. Aging 6...

Antica Casa Vinicola Scarpa has been producing traditional wines in the Monferrato hills of southeast Piemonte since 1854. This is Barbaresco the way it used to be made — where structure, spices, and minerals are at least as important as fruit. The extra aging in cask and in bottle results in a wine that is released when it’s at least beginning to show...