Barbaresco is an area in the Langhe area of Piedmont as well as the name of a supremely popular wine. The latter is always made from the Nebbiolo grape and is subjected to a series of aging requirements that settle the wine in a beautiful way. The best of Barbaresco comes from the communes of Barbaresco, Treiso, and Neive. The soils are a combination of limestone and marl, or clay, and the beauty of the vineyards is not only their higher elevation but their proximity to the Tanaro river, which helps regulate the climate during the growing season. We love Barbaresco (often referred to as the “Queen of Wines”) for its finesse, lighter tannins, and delightful perfume.