Barbacàn 'Alpi Retiche' Rosso 2023 no-wrapin

Barbacàn 'Alpi Retiche' Rosso 2023 no-wrapinThis joyful, dynamic wine from our favorite Lombardians, Barbacn, is largely the local version of Nebbiolo, Chiavennasca, with a blend of other native grapes as Rssola, Rossolino Rosa, Brugnla, Chiavennaschino, Pignla, Negrera and Chiavennasca Bianca. It's a special wine that's meant to represent the diversity and beauty of this rugged Alpine part of very very northern Italy, right on the Austrian border. Subtle and pretty, with light and integrated

While turbinado sugar is the main source of sweetness

With herbal and orange notes

for 30 years (before it was more common or cool)

is somewhat hard to find

lightly tropical and zesty version of these varieties

one that you might lean on as a staple in your standard rotation

First crafted during the golden age of cocktails

Pair with roast pork

orange and lemon peel

allowing you to conveniently keep a tea towel on hand wherever you go

candied fruit

The Liquore delle Sirene or 'Liqueur of Sirens' bitter is composed of multiple bittersweet aromatics