Lino Maga Barbacarlo 2021

Lino Maga (Azienda Agricola Barbacarlo) is one of Italy's most revered natural wine estates, set on the steep slopes of Broni in Lombardy's Oltrepò Pavese. Established in 1886, the estate's legendary monopole vineyard Barbacarlo has been farmed without synthetic chemicals for over a century, producing unhurried, deeply characterful red wines that age gracefully for decades.

Barbacarlo 2021 is a historic field blend of Croatina, Uva Rara, and Ughetta/Vespolina from old vines on steep 30-70% clay-limestone slopes. Aged in historic oak and chestnut barrels and bottled raw without fining, filtering, or sulfur addition, the 2021 vintage highlights the cooler season's brilliant focus and energetic tension.

Tasting Profile: Luminous ruby-garnet hue. Intensely aromatic with sour cherries, wild red berries, crushed gravel, dried lavender, white pepper, and subtle leather notes. Taut, energetic, and precise on the palate, combining crunchy red fruit acidity, fine tactile tannins, and a bracingly dry, saline-mineral finish.

Decant 1 hour prior to serving at 16–18°C. Exceptional with roasted lamb chops, braised pork shoulder, charcuterie, truffle dishes, or aged hard cheeses.