Cascina Disa – Elio Sandri
2018 Barbera D’Alba DOCG
“Clear, medium intensity, ruby color. Youthful nose with distinct feel of Monforte. Dark cherry, rose petals, forest floor, leather, cocoa powder and some balsamic spice. Medium-weight palate with piercing acidity and smooth tannins. Very good intensity with lots of tart black berries, moist soil and cocoa powder. A serious Barbera. Accessible, yet could develop further with some short-term aging.”
- Lunch at Cascina Disa
- Elio in the office
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- In the midst of the parcel
- In the midst of the organic parcel
2018 Langhe Nebbiolo DOCG
“ Light ethereal fruit profile. It combines great ripeness of the fruit with solid structure. Vibrant, sour cherry-like acidity. Great intensity to the flavors. The finish is lingering on the palate with a mouthwatering acidity. Dark cherries, rosehip, roses, earth, and new leather.”
2013 Barolo “Perno” Riserva DOCG
The 2013 Barolo Perno Vigna Disa emerges from the estate’s oldest vines. It possesses more tannin and energy than the other 2013s in the range, but otherwise it’s pretty similar in its old-school feel. Leather, espresso, spice, black cherry and mint infuse the 2013 with striking layers of complexity. This pleasantly rustic, old-school Barolo oozes with tension, class and personality. I loved it. 95 Points Antonio Galloni (Vinous) Oct 2020
The 2015 Barolo Perno is another unusual, deeply personal wine. Sandri fermented the 2015 in cement, where the wine also do most of its aging, except for the 18 months in cask that are required by law. Black cherry, lavender, spice, dried flowers, sweet tobacco, dried herbs, licorice and menthol come together in the glass. This powerful, dark, volatile and explosive wine is endowed with tremendous fruit depth and power, not to mention tons of personality. 94 Points Antonio Galloni (Vinous) Oct 2020
