Giuseppe Rinaldi, Barbera d Alba 2014 Cantina del Pino Lugana is a little-known region

Lugana is a little-known region to the south of Lake Garda whose whites are made from a local variant of Trebbiano (known as Ugni Blanc in France)

The result is a punchy flavoursome mouthful with a gutsy mousse

The Rotgipfler vines are over 40 years old

Its great texture is heightened by maturing the grapes sur lie in French oak Hogshead barrels for 17 months before bottling

Considering this is English

Giuseppe Rinaldi, Barbera d Alba 2014 Cantina del Pino Lugana is a little-known regionA contender for the Barolo regions best producer, is the Giusppe Rinaldi estate. Barbera is packed with deep black cherry fruit alongside hints of rose petals. Fresh and elegant acidity carries the palate and makes this extremely drinkable and refreshing.