Ca’ del Baio 2012 Marcarini (Barbaresco)

Country: Italy / Marcarini
Variety: Nebbiolo Piedmont
Winery: Ca’ del Baio / Barbaresco

This opens with earthy aromas of scorched topsoil, game, truffle and a whiff of cured meat. The palate offers succulent red berry, cake spice, grilled herb and tobacco alongside a backbone of bracing tannins and brisk acidity.