{"product_id":"2019-castello-di-verduno-barbaresco-rabaja","title":"2019 Castello di Verduno, Barbaresco \"Rabajà\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eCastello di Verduno is a historic estate owned by the Burlotto and Blanco families, operating out of the real 18th-century castle in Verduno where King Carlo Alberto of Savoy once made wine. While headquartered in Verduno, the estate owns prime historic parcels in Barbaresco, most notably within Rabajà, one of Barbaresco's premier single vineyards, situated on a dramatic ridge of Tortonian blue marl and limestone in the commune of Barbaresco.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 vintage in Rabajà produced a standout wine. Farmed sustainably and crafted using traditional methods, including open-top oak fermentation and extended aging in large Slavonian oak casks, the 2019 Rabajà strikes a balance between power and elegance. It delivers dark red cherries, dried plum, violet, leather, tar, and crushed rock, supported by firm, fine-grained tannins and vibrant natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced from Rabajà, one of the most sought-after single vineyards in Barbaresco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHails from the landmark 2019 vintage, offering classic structure, depth, and cellar longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional cask aging permits complex nuances of leather, dried rose, cherry, and mineral earth to take center stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at cool room temperature between 60°F and 63°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecant for 1.5 to 2 hours to help the tight 2019 Nebbiolo structure relax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into burgundy stems to frame its intricate, perfumed bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with agnolotti del plin, roasted lamb shoulder, or braised duck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47745950580790,"sku":"SOMM2609-CDV19RABAJA-750","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2019CastellodiVerduno_BarbarescoRabaja.png?v=1789514793","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2019-castello-di-verduno-barbaresco-rabaja","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}