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La Ca Nova Barbaresco Montefico Vigna Bric Mentina DOCG 2020

A$132.00
AvailabilityIn stock
Volume750ml
VarietiesNebbiolo
Region/CountryItaly, Piedmont
Rating95 points
Description

The 2020 Barbaresco Montefico Vigna Bric Mentina is an enchanting wine that gracefully embodies the allure of its exceptional terroir, showcasing elegance even in a year that may lack the explosive tension of the very finest vintages; however, this nuance is likely to be inconsequential for the majority of consumers. A captivating blend of macerated cherry, delicate rose petal, earthy dried leaves, and enticing spice evolves into a lively, palate-awakening finish. Despite a touch of slenderness in the 2020 expression, the Montefico compensates with a vibrant energy that ensures a memorable tasting experience.

Antonio Galloni, smitten with La Ca Nova, ardently praises these wines, urging all Nebbiolo enthusiasts to pay attention, considering his extensive expertise and longstanding reporting in Piemonte. Crafting exceptional, terroir-driven Barbarescos from the esteemed Montestefano and Montefico crus for generations, La Ca Nova achieves remarkable finesse without relying on modern technology. The true essence of Nebbiolo shines through, as healthy grapes, meticulously tended in the vineyards to attain optimal ripeness, lay the foundation for these polished and captivating expressions.

Ratings
Score95 points
ReviewerVinous
Review

The 2020 Barbaresco Montefico Vigna Bric Mentina is a very pretty wine that captures all the magic of this great site but without all of the explosive tension of the very best years. I doubt that will matter much to most consumers, though. A beguiling mix of macerated cherry, rose petal, dried leaves, and spice builds into a vibrant, salivating finish. In 2020, the Montefico is perhaps just a touch slender, but it makes up for that with its superb energy.

Score93 points
ReviewerKerin O'Keefe
Review

Aromas of blue flower, prune, leather, and tobacco come to the forefront. The aromas follow over to the full-bodied palate, along with cherry compote, fruit cake, and baking spice before closing on a note of bitter almond. Velvety tannins provide enveloping support.

Specifications
ClosureCork
Serving temp14-18 °C
Alcohol14%
Cellar Until2025 - 2036
Food Pairing

Nebbiolo pairs exceptionally well with hearty and savory dishes such as braised meats, truffle-infused dishes, and aged cheeses.

Tasting Profile
nose

The 2020 Barbaresco Montefico Vigna Bric Mentina entices with an aromatic dance of macerated cherry, delicate rose petal, earthy dried leaves, and alluring spice.

palate

On the palate, this vintage unfolds with a captivating blend, building into a vibrant and salivating finish, where the wine's slight slenderness is compensated by an energetic and memorable presence.

La Ca Nova Barbaresco Montefico Vigna Bric Mentina DOCG 2020
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