Flori Barbaresco

This Barbaresco is a classic Nebbiolo, offering a vibrant ruby-red hue and a complex bouquet of cherry jam, floral notes, and herbal undertones. With its full-bodied structure, fine tannins, and lively acidity, it showcases the elegance and depth of Piedmont’s signature grape, aged to perfection in Slavonian oak barrels.

We were so happy to spend time with siblings Noemi and Michele Flori of our newest domaine in Piedmont. They braved our roadshow (with mostly French people!) and now we are really focused on launching these incredible wines in the US market.

After tasting with dozens of Barbaresco winemakers last year in Italy, we found that the new trend is for riper, softer wines with lots of French oak. That is not our style – we love the classic Nebbiolos of restraint, elegance, aged in neutral Slavonian casks – the Flori wines are in this classic style.

Barbaresco is rightly known as the Queen of Italian wines: regal, elegant, and sumptuous. The Flori family (@cantinaflori), have been growing grapes near Treiso, a mile east of Alba in the heart of the Langhe, for four generations. Only recently they started bottling their own wines.

Besides their flagship Barbaresco, we adore their other wines and carry all of them: Arneis, Dolcetto d’Alba, and Langhe Nebbiolo. The winery is certified under SQNPI, the National Quality System for Integrated Production, meaning that every stage of winemaking from vineyard to cellar meets or exceeds the established standards for sustainability, including maintaining biodiversity, promoting soil health, and minimizing pressure on aquifers.

These Barbaresco vines were planted between 1950 and 1970, and grow on a mix of marl and sand. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and then aged for a year in large Slavonian oak barrels, imparting some complexity without overwhelming the nuances of this noble nebbiolo. The 2022 is a classic expression of Barbaresco, with the unmistakable (and irresistible) aroma of tar and rose petals. It’s a gorgeous purply red, tilting a bit toward garnet at the edges, with a sexy viscosity and confident grip. There’s a nimble acidity entwined with the tannins, making this superbly food-friendly juice.

We’d recommend pairing this with anything off of the grill, cream-sauced pasta (especially anything involving mushrooms), green pea risotto, or a tomato salad with the Arneis – The wines have a lot to offer right now, but will reward a few years of repose in your cellar. Cin cin!

Wine Description

Vintage notes:

2022: The 2022 vintage, much like the previous year, was early and exceptional, marked by dry conditions and rapid vine development. Careful management preserved grape quality through a hot summer. Despite lower yields, the wines show great balance, freshness, and structure.

2021: The 2021 vintage in the Langhe was one of the earliest and most remarkable, with harvest completed by early October. Despite a dry spring and hot summer, the vines showed strong adaptability. Vineyard management was straightfoward, with careful canopy work to protect grapes from sunburn. Grape quality, especially Nebbiolo, was excellent combining balance, freshness, and concentration.

Cantina Flori was born from a genuine passion for viticulture passed down through four generations. The winery is located in the hills of Treiso, a small village in the province of Cuneo, and produces the traditional wines of the area: Langhe Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, Dolcetto d’Alba, and Langhe Arneis.

The cultivation of the vineyards has always been carried out with a deep respect for nature, using the best low-impact technologies to minimize environmental harm. They are also certified under the SQNPI (National Quality System of Integrated Production), a production method that ensures the quality of our products exceeds commercial standards.

This Barbaresco is a classic expression of Nebbiolo, embodying the elegance and depth of one of Piedmont’s most celebrated wines. Its striking ruby red color, with violet hues, signals both youthful vibrancy and aging potential.

The wine is ethereal and intense, with a complex mix of fruity and floral aromas, including rich notes of cherry jam and subtle herbal undertones. On the palate, it is full-bodied and well-structured, with fine tannins and lively acidity typical of Nebbiolo. Hand-harvested and fermented in stainless steel, the wine is aged for 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, where it develops a harmonious integration of oak that enhances its smooth texture and depth.

Size: 750ml

Appellation: Barbaresco DOCG

Soil Type: Marine origin, mix of sand and calcareous marl

Varieties: Nebbiolo

Farming: Organic

Alcohol: 14%

Aging Details: Stainless Steel, 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels