2017 Barbaresco Autinbej Ca' del Baio

The new Barbaresco 'Autinbej' comes from the youngest vineyards of the owner family Grasso and replaces the Barbaresco Marcarini, which was last produced in 2013, from the 2014 vintage. 'Autinbej' is still an impetuous youngster, but as it matures, the mellowness of age will also set in.

Suckling 93, A soft, fruity red with plum, walnut and lemon-rind character. Medium to full body and creamy tannins. Shows richness with tension. Drink in 2021 and onwards.

Galloni 92,

The 2017 Barbaresco Autinbej is a very pretty wine for drinking now and over the next handful of years. Dark red berry fruit, spice, leather, tobacco and cedar all build with time in the glass, giving the 2017 lovely textural richness and resonance. This is very nicely done.

-- Antonio Galloni