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Cantina del Pino, Barbaresco "Albesani", 2021

Red Wine from Piedmont, Italy
by Cantina del Pino
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The estate that launched Barbaresco: Cantina del Pino occupies the original property where Domizio Cavazza made the first wine ever labeled "Barbaresco" in 1894. The Albesani cru lies on the sun-drenched slopes of Neive's Santo Stefano hill, with clay-rich soils that yield fuller, riper wines than their Ovello bottling. The Vacca family has farmed here since the 1920s and follows a traditional approach—natural fermentation, extended maceration, aging in large Slavonian oak, no fining or filtration. Expect structure and generosity upfront, with the underlying acidity to reward patience. Decant if drinking young.

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Antonio Galloni

94 points

"The 2021 Barbaresco Albesani is a bold, savory wine endowed with notable energy and structure. Chalk, mint, white pepper, crushed rocks and orange peel all emerge with some coaxing as the 2021 starts to show some of the inner sweetness that is such a signature of this site. Submerged cap maceration at the end of fermentation yielded an especially structured, backward Barbaresco." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

94 points

"The Cantina del Pino 2021 Barbaresco Albesani has an especially floral bouquet with dried rose petal and a savory touch of redwood or cedar. This wine carries a high 15% alcohol content, and although it remains relatively contained within the mid-weight fiber of the wine, it does stand out. It spends 24 months in botte grande and 18 months in bottle in order to capture the elegance of the fruit. This wine will hit the market in September 2025, with a release of 3,000 bottles." —Monica Larner

Kerin O'Keefe

93 points

"Toasted hazelnut, forest floor and peppercorn aromas carry over to the full-bodied, rather austere palate along with dried cherry and crushed mint. A salty note caps off the finish while taut, tightly knit and close-grained tannins provide support. Drink 2027–2033." —Kerin O'Keefe

More about Cantina del Pino

Cantina del Pino possesses some of the oldest vines in Barbarersco. Grape production has been part of the Vacca family for four generations, with their most famous vineyard holdings centered around the Ovello cru. Along with nebbiolo, the cantina also produces barbera, dolcetto, amd freisa.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    2021

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roasted chicken, beef carpaccio, truffled pasta

Tasting Profile

Bright cherry, rose, licorice, fine tannins. Medium body with vibrant acidity and mineral grip.