Virna Borgogno
Barbaresco Montersino
Barbaresco
2021
Vintage
Varietal
Nebbiolo
Where it is, October 2026
Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.
This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2028 through 2044.
The ‘21 Barbaresco Montersino.
Virna Borgogno Barbaresco Montersino 2021 is a Nebbiolo from Italy.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Virna Borgogno Barbaresco Montersino 2021 has a medium body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2021 vintage
Virna Borgogno's 2021 Barbaresco Montersino is a Nebbiolo from Italy.
About Virna Borgogno
Virna Borgogno's Barbaresco Montersino is a Nebbiolo from Italy.
From the cellar: pair with
Braised lamb shanks with rosemary garlic
The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.
Grilled venison loin with blackberry reduction
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged beef tartare with truffle oil
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Virna Borgogno Barbaresco Montersino 2021?
Virna Borgogno Barbaresco Montersino 2021 is a Nebbiolo from Italy.
What does Virna Borgogno Barbaresco Montersino 2021 taste like?
Virna Borgogno Barbaresco Montersino 2021 has a medium body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Virna Borgogno Barbaresco Montersino 2021 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2026-2052. Within that arc, the peak window is 2028-2044. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Virna Borgogno Barbaresco Montersino 2021?
Pair this wine with Braised lamb shanks with rosemary garlic; Grilled venison loin with blackberry reduction; or Aged beef tartare with truffle oil.