Albino Rocca Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto 2020, from the steep, limestone-rich Ovello cru in Barbaresco, Piedmont, is a vibrant single-vineyard Nebbiolo showcasing 2020’s bright tension and finesse. Aromas burst with kirsch, dried flowers, chalk dust, white pepper, wild mint and blood orange peel, edged by alpine herbs and rose petal lift.

On the palate, this nervy Ovello Vigna Loreto reveals pure red cherry, strawberry and licorice intensity, wrapped in juicy acidity, chalky minerality, menthol freshness and fine, powdery tannins that build to a long, saline finish – electrifying Nebbiolo poise. Albino Rocca Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto 2020 sings with truffle pasta, roast partridge, veal tonnato or aged goat cheese – secure this cru gem for pure Barbaresco thrill.