Winemaker Notes
Garnet red in color, elegant notes of rose and violet, red berries, a vein of fresh minerality, snappy and silky tannins. Very persistent finish. Nebbiolo in all its beauty.
It goes well with game and blue cheeses, but when young it can be a perfect companion on any table.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Representing a small departure from Cascina delle Rose's previous releases, the 2012 Barbaresco Tre Stelle shows a greater emphasis on structure and mouthfeel. The effect creates a long-term wine that should stand up to another five to ten years of aging. The wine's color is slightly more saturated and the bouquet delivers dark fruit, cassis and licorice.
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Wine Enthusiast
Alluring aromas of violet, rose and dark-skinned fruit lead the way on this elegantly structured wine. The firm palate delivers young red cherry, white paper, grilled herb and pipe tobacco alongside fine-grained tannins.
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Wine Spectator
Bright cherry and raspberry fruit notes are at the core of this pretty red, while floral and tobacco accents add depth. Stays focused and vibrant through the lingering aftertaste. Best from 2018 through 2030.
Italian Red Wine
While picturesque hillsides, endless coastlines and a favorable climate serve to unify the grape-growing culture of this country. The apparent never-ending world of indigenous grape varieties gives Italy an unexampled charm and allure for its red wines. From the steep inclines of the Alps to the sprawling, warm, coastal plains of the south, red grape varieties thrive throughout.
The kings of Italy, wines like Barolo and Barbaresco (made of Nebbiolo), and Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino (made of Sangiovese), as well as Amarone (mostly Corvina), play center stage for the most lauded, collected and cellar-worthy reds. Less popular but entirely deserving of as much praise are the wines made from Aglianico, Sagrantino and Nerello Mascalese.
For those accustomed to drinking New World reds, the south is the place to start. Grapes like Negroamaro or Primitvo from Puglia and Nero d’Avola from Sicily make soft, ammicable, full-bodied, fruit-dominant wines. Curious palates should be on the lookout for Cannonau (Grenache), Lagrein, Teroldego, Ruché, Freisa, Cesanese, Schiopettino, Rossese and Gaglioppo to name a few.