About this wine
The estate's top tier, produced exclusively from old plantings in the Bas-Rabajà section of the Rabajà cru and released only in the best vintages, after a minimum legal aging of over four years for Barbaresco Riserva. A 90-day submerged-cap fermentation and three and a half years in large Slavonian casks build a wine of real depth: layers of dark fruit, dried orange peel, tea leaves and nutmeg wrapped in round, creamy tannins.
A serious, cellar-worthy wine best suited to those already familiar with traditional Nebbiolo — not the easiest starting point, but a rewarding one.
Sommelier's Note
"Only made in the best years and only from Bas-Rabajà's oldest vines, this Riserva is Cascina Luisin at its most ambitious — the 90-day fermentation and 3.5 years in oak aren't just numbers, they're a statement about how long this house is willing to wait to get it right."
Food Pairings
This is a wine for slow-cooked, richly spiced dishes — braised beef cheek, wild boar ragù, or aged pecorino. Its round tannins and complexity call for equally layered food.
When to drink it
A milestone celebration or a special bottle to share with fellow Nebbiolo enthusiasts
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $85-95 (approx. ¥13,000-15,000 at retail, reference conversion)
Terroir & Winemaking
Nebbiolo from old vines in the Bas-Rabajà section of the Rabajà cru, Barbaresco. Fermented with a 90-day submerged-cap maceration, then aged for three and a half years in large Slavonian oak casks before release, exceeding the DOCG's minimum Riserva requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is Barbaresco Riserva different from the estate's regular Barbaresco bottlings?
- It's made only in top vintages from the oldest vines in the Bas-Rabajà section, undergoes a longer 90-day fermentation, and ages 3.5 years in large oak casks — well beyond the legal minimum for Riserva.
- How long can this wine be cellared?
- Given its structure and the extended aging before release, it can typically be cellared for 15-25 years from the vintage, and often continues to improve.
- Is this wine made every year?
- No — like many serious Barbaresco Riservas, it is produced only in vintages the estate considers exceptional, so it is not released annually.
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