The 2022 Barbera d’Alba is a sophisticated and soulful red that masterfully balances the inherent richness of a warm vintage with the estate’s signature "stern" traditionalism. Sourced from the San Lorenzo vineyard in Barolo, this wine is aged for roughly 20 months in old, large botti to ensure the purity of the fruit remains the protagonist. The nose is deep and expressive, offering a concentrated bouquet of dark cherries, plums, and violets underscored by nuanced layers of leather, sweet spices, and menthol. On the palate, it is medium-to-full bodied and succulent, where a velvety richness of fruit is perfectly delineated by bright, refreshing acidity and glossy, dusty tannins. The finish is long and persistent, marked by a savory mineral snap and a lingering touch of blood orange and dried herbs. A remarkably "complete" Barbera that avoids the heavy-handedness often found in the variety, offering both immediate pleasure and the structural integrity to evolve beautifully in the cellar.