Cigliuti Serraboella, Barbaresco DOCG, Italy 2019 Argatia Winery textured flavors of cherries and

textured flavors of cherries and roses wrap themselves around a chiseled frame and an acidity that make this bottling an ideal companion to stews

The blackberry and asphalt character is impressive

and nicely focused

350 cases imported

Cigliuti Serraboella, Barbaresco DOCG, Italy 2019 Argatia Winery textured flavors of cherries andThe 2019 Barbaresco Serraboella is stellar. Here, too, the austere style of the year comes through loud and clear, but with that extra kick of mid palate sweetness that distinguishes the Serraboella. Bright, red toned Nebbiolo fruit, crushed flowers, mint, chalk and orange peel all build in the glass. The Serraboella is usually a bit richer, but in the 2019 it is a Barbaresco very much marked by sizzling tension. I would cellar it for at least a few