Case in point. Same vintner. Same vintage. Same varietal... Softer all around with licorice notes. Acidity at medium, medium plus tannins but not overwhelming.
92+ points
Case in point. Same vintner. Same vintage. Same varietal... Softer all around with licorice notes. Acidity at medium, medium plus tannins but not overwhelming.
92+ points
May 9th, 2022
Really enjoyed this. I did decant just to get the tannins a little smoother a little quicker. Smooth and balanced, no elbows. Great sipping and food wine. TBL
Really enjoyed this. I did decant just to get the tannins a little smoother a little quicker. Smooth and balanced, no elbows. Great sipping and food wine. TBL
Aug 4th, 2021
The 2016 Barbaresco Montestefano is simply magnificent. Bright floral overtones and red/purplish berry fruit give the Montestefano a feeling of focus and explosive energy that is compelling. Hints of mocha, leather, smoke, lavender and a whole range of balsamic inflections open up in the glass, revealing a Barbaresco of power, structure and complexity. Ample in feel and yet wonderfully vibrant, the Montestefano is wonderfully complete. It is also one of the very best wines I have ever tasted from La Ca' Nova. The Montestefano is a bit more showy today than the Montefico, but both wines are remarkable. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2019)
The 2016 Barbaresco Montestefano is simply magnificent. Bright floral overtones and red/purplish berry fruit give the Montestefano a feeling of focus and explosive energy that is compelling. Hints of mocha, leather, smoke, lavender and a whole range of balsamic inflections open up in the glass, revealing a Barbaresco of power, structure and complexity. Ample in feel and yet wonderfully vibrant, the Montestefano is wonderfully complete. It is also one of the very best wines I have ever tasted from La Ca' Nova. The Montestefano is a bit more showy today than the Montefico, but both wines are remarkable. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2019)
Nov 7th, 2019
Another success for Marco Rocca. He doesn’t look back and while magnificent stuff is bottled here already, his best days lies ahead. This is seamless stuff.
Another success for Marco Rocca. He doesn’t look back and while magnificent stuff is bottled here already, his best days lies ahead. This is seamless stuff.
Jun 17th, 2018
Color is startlingly advanced, but the wine is spot-on. Fragrant nose of sweet macerated cherries and floaty baking spices. Nice gravelly minerality notes underneath. Full flavored yet has a sense of balance. More on the savory side, with earthy dark cherry fruit taking a back seat to underbrush, minerals. Loads of soft tannin.!long finish. Very nicely done
Color is startlingly advanced, but the wine is spot-on. Fragrant nose of sweet macerated cherries and floaty baking spices. Nice gravelly minerality notes underneath. Full flavored yet has a sense of balance. More on the savory side, with earthy dark cherry fruit taking a back seat to underbrush, minerals. Loads of soft tannin.!long finish. Very nicely done
Sep 16th, 2017Magnificent!!! Stunning purity and great mineral presence with acidity allowing flavors to really stretch beautifully on the elegant, youthfully tight yet rewarding finish. Secure it by the case, and drink thru 2030
Magnificent!!! Stunning purity and great mineral presence with acidity allowing flavors to really stretch beautifully on the elegant, youthfully tight yet rewarding finish. Secure it by the case, and drink thru 2030
1 person found it helpfulApr 21st, 2016It's still so vibrant and youthful! Haven't had this one in a whil while, and today it floored me. Family from ready, this supreme bottling will require another 3-5 years to fully blossom.
It's still so vibrant and youthful! Haven't had this one in a whil while, and today it floored me. Family from ready, this supreme bottling will require another 3-5 years to fully blossom.
Mar 26th, 2017
Such beautiful aromatics. Sour cherry, dried herbs, floral, and lovely mineral note. While showing the tight tannic structure, it's still so fresh. Drinking beautifully now, though has a long life ahead
Such beautiful aromatics. Sour cherry, dried herbs, floral, and lovely mineral note. While showing the tight tannic structure, it's still so fresh. Drinking beautifully now, though has a long life ahead
Jan 18th, 2017
Such an approachable and interesting young barbaresco - has a gamay like quality here - very little oak - can't stop wanting another taste
Such an approachable and interesting young barbaresco - has a gamay like quality here - very little oak - can't stop wanting another taste
Feb 26th, 2016
Strong and great value
Feb 13th, 2016
Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
