Ovello Barbaresco DOCG - Cascina Chicco 2022

To the glass it shows a transparent ruby hue that announces elegance more than power. The nose offers a classic profile: ripe red fruits and rose petals at first impression, then earthy and spicy notes that intertwine with hints of light tobacco and liquorice.

On the palate the sip is measured, supported by lively acidity and fine tannins that define the structure without becoming harsh; the mid-palate is juicy and flowing, while the finish maintains a pleasant savoriness and a balanced persistence. This is a Barbaresco that combines immediacy with the ability to evolve in bottle, drinkable now after a short decanting but capable of gaining complexity with a few years of aging. It pairs naturally with simply prepared red meat dishes, braises and mushrooms, as well as aged cheeses; in Piedmontese tradition it also accompanies egg pasta and ragù. Serve around 16–18 °C to better appreciate its finesse and tension.