Cecilia Monte 2020 Barbaresco DOCG "San Giuliano" 750mL

Barbaresco from the San Giuliano cru circling the North West of Neive. If the Serracapelli from Cecilia Monte is full of floral and fruit aromas, with accents of spice, the San Giuliano reverses that balance, bringing herbs and spice to the forefront. Cecilia says the San Giuliano is a slightly cooler micro-climate than Serracapelli and so the longer ripening season helps to produce more approachable tannins earlier in its life. For that reason she prefers to use all large format oak for this wine. 

The 2019 takes you to a spice cupboard, but the 2020 reverts to the forest. Mushrooms and truffle are at the forefront. It has a little softer acidity and is already very approachable. Have a glass with a charcuterie board.