The 2022 La Ca' Növa "Montefico Vigna Bric Mentina" Barbaresco is a high-altitude, mineral-driven expression of Nebbiolo. Despite the warmth of the 2022 vintage, it maintains its signature "upper register" with an aromatic profile of sage, mint, white pepper, and orange peel over a core of bright red cherry. On the palate, it is focused and precise, balancing an "extra kick" of ripe fruit with chalky, persistent tannins and a saline, mineral finish. While slightly more open-knit than cooler years, it remains a classic, structured wine that is best suited for medium-term cellaring.