Castello di Neive, Barbaresco DOCG, 2021 Swartland Intense salty minerality carries the

Intense salty minerality carries the intensity and tingling energy of the wine and leads a long

Finely textured

a full week before the Malvasia

piled high

which goes toe to toe with the firm grippy tannin

Castello di Neive, Barbaresco DOCG, 2021 Swartland Intense salty minerality carries theThe elegance of this wine cannot be overstated. The nose is heady with aromatic dried flowers and dried thyme. The fruit is dense and generous, led by black cherries. Firm tannin and a long finish give this wine the structure to hold the flavour. This is going to pair perfectly with the sort of game stews made in Piedmont, but if it's not stew sort of weather, a fatty steak cooked on charcoal would be perfect.