This Barbaresco Riserva from the esteemed Rabajà cru, made from 100% Nebbiolo, presents a powerful yet elegant profile. On the nose, expect intense aromas of dried red cherry, raspberry, rose petals, and violet, intertwined with complex savory notes of tar, licorice, truffle, and forest floor. The palate is full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins and bright, persistent acidity, characteristic of young Nebbiolo. Flavors echo the aromatics, with a core of ripe red fruit, supported by an earthy minerality and a long, captivating finish hinting at tobacco and spice from oak aging. The 2017 vintage, a warm year, likely contributes to its ripeness and concentration.