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Cascina Luisin
Barbaresco Paolin 2021
Piemonte
| Type: | Still Red Wine |
| Varietals: | Nebbiolo |
| Region: | Piemonte , Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vineyard Size: | 270 m. als, 2.6 hectares |
| Planted: | 1965 (65 years old) |
| Farming Methods: | Organic practices, manual labor, green harvest. Guyot system, early October harvest |
| Total Production: | 1000 cases of 12 bottles |
| Soil: | Basarin’s soils are calcareous marl with a high sand content, yielding Barbarescos that are fragrant, elegant, and approachable even in youth. |
| Climate: | Basarin enjoys a temperate continental climate, with warm, sunny days, cool nights, and steady breezes that ensure balanced ripening and help preserve the fragrance and finesse typical of this cru. |
| Fermentation: | The wine spends about 40 days in cement tanks: during the first 8 days it undergoes frequent rackings to encourage strong extraction, while the following weeks allow a gentler maceration to draw out fine tannins essential for development and aging. |
| Winemaker: | Roberto Lorenzo Minuto |
| Elevage: | It then carries out malolactic fermentation and matures in 30 hl Slavonian Stockinger oak casks for 18 months, gaining structure, elegance, and the classic austerity of Nebbiolo. After that it spends 6 months in bottles. |
| Vintage Notes: | The 2021 vintage in Basarin saw a cool spring and a warm, steady summer that ensured slow, even ripening. Pronounced diurnal shifts enhanced aromatic precision and acidity. Nebbiolo was harvested in perfect health, showing bright fruit, fine tannins, and notable tension. Overall, the wines are elegant, vertical, and firmly built for aging. |
| ABV | 14.0% | SO2 | 60 mg/L | Sizes | 750ML |
ABOUT THIS BOTTLE
Luisin’s Barbaresco “Paolin,” not tied to a single vineyard, is sourced from several parcels across the appellation, with a core from 45-year-old vines in the sandy, south-facing Basarin cru of Neive. The name “Paolin” carries a personal story: when the winery first began releasing wines under its own label, Roberto’s father Paolo was just a young boy of six. In local dialect, “Paolin” means “little Paolo.” Compared to the estate’s other Barbarescos, “Paolin” shows a gentler structure and a slightly more fruit-driven profile.
Barbaresco “Paolin” opens with delicate aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and rose petals, layered with hints of sandalwood, sweet spices, and subtle tobacco. On the palate, it shows a silky, fruit-forward entry that broadens into flavors of ripe red berries, licorice, and a touch of mineral saltiness. The tannins are fine and gentle, lending structure without austerity, while the lively acidity provides freshness and lift.
