Bersano Mantico Barbaresco (75cl, 13.5%)

Bersano Mantico Barbaresco is a red wine from Piedmont, Italy, made entirely from Nebbiolo and aged in large Slavonian oak botti. Bersano abandoned small barrique barrels about fifteen years ago in favour of botti from 1,500 to 10,000 litres, with a minimum of 12 months in cask before release. The nose offers red cherry, red berry, truffle, leather and leafy underbrush, with iris, camphor, star anise and dried herbs. The palate is silky, with red cherry, raspberry compote, olive, red plum, baking spice, grilled herb and sandalwood. The finish is very long and dry, with spice, chewy tannins, star anise and licorice.