Barbacarlo Provincia di Pavia Rosso Barbacarlo 2018 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Barbacarlo
Country	Italy
Region	Lombardia
Subregion	Pavia
Varietal	Croatina Blend
Vintage	2018
Sku	RD13535
Size	750ml

 

The 2018 vintage reveals a brighter, more aromatic expression of the vineyard. A field blend of Croatina, Uva Rara, and Ughetta from ancient vines, it opens with wild red berries, tart cherry, dried herbs, crushed rose petals, and mineral notes of iron and graphite. A subtle fizz—residual from bottling before full fermentation—adds lift and tension, highlighting the wine’s vibrancy and natural energy. It’s layered, earthy, and expressive, with rustic tannins and a persistent, savory finish. At once eccentric and profound, Barbacarlo 2018 is a deeply personal wine, destined for those who appreciate the untamed beauty of true artisanal winemaking.

Barbacarlo is not just a wine—it is a legend, born from the vision and stubborn authenticity of Lino Maga, one of Italy’s most iconic and enigmatic vintners. From his monopole vineyard in the hills of Oltrepò Pavese, south of Milan, Maga produced wines that ignored fashion, regulation, and market demands. Instead, he honored intuition, nature, and tradition. Fermented with native yeasts, often bottled before fermentation completed, and aged in old Slavonian oak, Barbacarlo is the ultimate expression of place and personality. No two vintages are alike, yet all are unmistakably Barbacarlo—rustic, effervescent, wild, and soulfully Italian.