The 2021 Castagna ‘Barbarossa’ Nebbiolo, made by Julian Castagna in Beechworth, Victoria, is a striking Australian take on this noble Piedmontese variety. Aromas of dried rose, sour cherry, tar, and orange peel unfold into a finely etched palate of red berries, spice, and ferrous earth. True to variety, the tannins are firm yet beautifully integrated, supported by bright acidity and a long, savoury finish. A whisper of amaro and crushed stone adds complexity and drive. Wild fermented and matured in seasoned oak, it’s an authentic, age-worthy expression. Rated 95 points by The Wine Front – poised, structured, and deeply characterful.