Cascina Luisin, Barbaresco Rabaja Vintage:2006 Reduction presently dominates the nose

Reduction presently dominates the nose though there is good energy and freshness to the attractively welldetailed flavors that possess a distinct lemon zest component on the slightly lean and linear finish

but with enough ripe acidity to give shape and energy to its flavors of red and darker berries

Densely packed and seamless in texture

(from ~80-year old vines

(91-94)/2021+

Cascina Luisin, Barbaresco Rabaja Vintage:2006 Reduction presently dominates the noseThis red has a real sense of place, offering iron, eucalyptus and tobacco aromas and flavors that frame the cherry and strawberry fruit, while the firm structure is from both the bright acidity and dusty tannins. Ends with a long aftertaste of underbrush and sweet fruit. Best from 2015 through 2028. 400 cases made. BS