Cascina delle Rose Barbaresco Tre Stelle 2021

Cascina delle Rose, a 5-hectare estate in the Rio Sordo Valley of Barbaresco, is a family affair helmed by Giovanna Rizzolio and Italo Sobrino along with their sons, Riccardo and Davide. Established in 1948 but reborn under its current label in 1992, the estate is a vibrant tapestry of organic viticulture, enriched by the omnipresent roses. With a commitment to organic practices, Cascina delle Rose minimizes environmental impact by shunning herbicides and using only a trace of copper and sulfur in their vineyards. The steep hillside vineyards are worked by hand, allowing for an intimate approach to viticulture, emblematic of the Piemonte region’s rich wine heritage.

The 2021 vintage is widely considered one of Piedmont's finest in recent memory — cool, balanced, and profoundly classic. Giovanna Rizzolio's Tre Stelle shows breathtaking precision: pure rose and cherry on the nose, tightly wound tannins, electric acidity, and a finish of rare length. Hold for 5–10 more years or open now with a long decant.

Food Pairing: Braised lamb shoulder, tajarin al tartufo, roasted guinea fowl, aged Parmigiano, porcini mushroom pasta