Ca del Baio Barbaresco Vallegrande 2021

The best quality-to-price in all of Barbaresco? We think so. Utterly dynamite, demonstrating the strength of the vintage in the cellar of one of our favorite wineries. Wonderful Nebbiolo aromatics, a feel of rich and silky elegance but wait...there's power and structure lying beneath. This can be decanted an enjoyed with dinner (that's what we did!) or aged well beyond a decade. An outstanding vintage for Vallegrande, the home site of Ca del Baio. -Marcus 94 points Vinous, Antonio Galloni: "A classy, elegant wine. Dark cherry, spice, leather, tobacco, incense, rose petal and gravel are all finely cut. Deceptive in its mid-weight structure, the 2020 packs quite a punch. Power and finesse come together here in grand style. Spice, menthold, melted road tar and licorice linger on the ample, imposing finish." 2015 vintage notes 94 points Wine Spectator: "This red combines beautiful cherry, strawberry and floral aromas and flavors with a firm, dense structure in an aerial style, with fleetin