IT0067-20
Cascina Luisin
Barbaresco Rabajà 2020
Piemonte , Italy
| Type: | Still Red Wine |
| Varietals: | Nebbiolo |
| Region: | Piemonte , Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vineyard Size: | 310 m. als, 0.6 hectare, 1 vineyard |
| Planted: | 1975 (50 years old) |
| Total Production: | 600 cases of 12 bottles |
| Soil: | The Rabajà vineyard, with its southwest exposure and calcareous-clay marl soils, yields Nebbiolo of remarkable depth and concentration |
| Climate: | Sunny southwest exposure, well-ventilated slopes, moderate rainfall; warm days and cool nights ensure balanced ripening, elegance, and longevity. |
| 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 btls. |
| Vintage Notes: | The 2020 was warm and even, giving Rabajà its characteristic depth without excess ripeness. The wines show dark red fruit, ample mid-palate weight, and firm yet well-integrated tannins.Structure is solid, with good balance and a slightly more generous profile than in cooler years. |
| ABV | 13.5% | SO2 | 60 mg/L | Sizes | 750ML |
ABOUT THIS BOTTLE
Cascina Luisin’s Barbaresco Rabajà is a benchmark expression of this celebrated cru in the heart of Barbaresco. The Minuto family, follows a traditional approach that emphasizes authenticity, structure, and longevity over immediate accessibility.
The vines, many of considerable age, provide grapes that are vinified through long fermentations and matured in large Slavonian oak casks, reflecting the estate’s classic philosophy.
In the glass, the wine reveals a luminous garnet color and an elegant, complex bouquet of ripe red fruits, rose and violet, intertwined with subtle spice, earthy tones. On the palate, it is powerful yet refined, with firm, polished tannins and a vibrant freshness that ensures great balance and long-term aging potential.
