Cantina del Pino Barbaresco DOCG, 2021 (1.5L) volcanic soil in the Serra da Estrela

in the Serra da Estrela sub-region

and lively wine showing concentrated red fruit

with a homemade labneh and a side of grilled broccolini

and a touch of cocoa

A lovely bottling for hot summer days

Cantina del Pino Barbaresco DOCG, 2021 (1.5L) volcanic soil in the Serra da EstrelaI do not often share my personal bias toward wines or winemakersand, when I do, I do not do so lightly. For, at the end of the day, your taste and judgment is personal and needs to reflect you, the individual. I take a break from this protocol here. The wine is best consumed to understand its flavors, but, to give you an idea, Nebbiolo is a tricky but wonderful grape. At once, it is powerful and elegant concentrated red fruit flavors, nervy acidity,