The 2011 Barbaresco Elisa is a dark and austere wine that represents a wide stylistic divide from the 2011 Valeirano. Compared to the soft chewiness of Annlisa Nada’s other Barbaresco, Elisa shows firm contours, straight lines and determines notes of dried cherry, cola, licorice and anisette. From is sourced from the Rombone location in Barbaresco and the wine is aged in botte grande for 20 months. The mouthfeel is sharp, decisive and needs extra time to evolve in the bottle. Drink: 2017-2027. Importer: Vignaioli Selection, www.vignaioliamerica.com