96 points Kerin O'Keefe: "Rose, violet, woodland berry and oak-driven spice drive the nose. Elegantly structured and superbly balanced, the precise palate features pomegranate, cranberry, white pepper and star anise set against vibrant acidity and firm, refined tannins that carry through to the long, smoky finish. Boasting intensity and energy in abundance, it has a long life ahead of it. Another fantastic showing from Cantina del Pino. Drink: 2029–2044. (May 2023)"
95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2019 Barbaresco Albesani is a powerful, classically austere wine that needs time to emerge. Deceptively medium in body, the 2019 packs a pretty serious punch. Wild cherry, kirsch, mint, white pepper and cedar give the 2019 striking aromatic top notes. Clean mineral notes extend the finish nicely. This is quite promising. Drink: 2027-2039. (Oct 2023)"
94 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "With fruit from Neive, the Cantina del Pino 2019 Barbaresco Albesani is soft and silky in texture, offering a very graceful and detail-oriented presentation. There is cherry, sweet fruit, blue flower and almond. This wine reminds me of an old-school Barbaresco that might have been made two decades ago. Sadly, only 3,000 bottles were made. Drink: 2024-2038. (Aug 2023)"
94 points Wine Enthusiast: "Underbrush, new leather and dark spice aromas mingle together in the glass along with a balsamic note of camphor, rose. Full-bodied and savory, the palate offers fruitcake, cherry marinated in spirits and licorice alongside taut, fine-grained tannins that leave a rather drying finish. Drink through 2030. (Sep 2022)"
95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2019 Barbaresco Albesani is a powerful, classically austere wine that needs time to emerge. Deceptively medium in body, the 2019 packs a pretty serious punch. Wild cherry, kirsch, mint, white pepper and cedar give the 2019 striking aromatic top notes. Clean mineral notes extend the finish nicely. This is quite promising. Drink: 2027-2039. (Oct 2023)"
94 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "With fruit from Neive, the Cantina del Pino 2019 Barbaresco Albesani is soft and silky in texture, offering a very graceful and detail-oriented presentation. There is cherry, sweet fruit, blue flower and almond. This wine reminds me of an old-school Barbaresco that might have been made two decades ago. Sadly, only 3,000 bottles were made. Drink: 2024-2038. (Aug 2023)"
94 points Wine Enthusiast: "Underbrush, new leather and dark spice aromas mingle together in the glass along with a balsamic note of camphor, rose. Full-bodied and savory, the palate offers fruitcake, cherry marinated in spirits and licorice alongside taut, fine-grained tannins that leave a rather drying finish. Drink through 2030. (Sep 2022)"
| Product SKU | 351935 |
| Producer | Cantina del Pino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| SubRegion | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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