The 2023 Barbera Sori del Drago is fabulous. In fact, it's one of the best vintages of this wine I have tasted. Vibrant red-toned fruit, blood orange, cinnamon, mint and rose petal fill out the layers effortlessly. I especially admire the wine's freshness, something that sets the 2023 apart from most previous years. The purity of the fruit is remarkable. Vineyard sites are Brea and Giannetto, plus a new site in Roddino just outside the Barolo zone. This was done entirely in steel. - Antonio Galloni, January 2026