Olek Bondonio, Barbaresco Starderi, 2021 SO031024_other_bordeaux Quassia wood

Quassia wood

Greek mountain Xinomavro from a region that time forgot

balancing off-dry richness with mouthwatering acidity

the MCMLV is profound

and the whole thing just glides

Olek Bondonio, Barbaresco Starderi, 2021 SO031024_other_bordeaux Quassia woodOlek Bondonio, a rising star in the Langhe, crafts Barbarescos that balance raw energy with elegance. His Starderi bottling comes from one of the regions most renowned crus, known for producing some of Barbarescos most structured and long lived wines. The 2021 vintage, marked by freshness and depth, highlights the vineyards signature combination of power and finesse. Wild cherry, raspberry, and dried rose petals lead, followed by layers of anise,