"Cascina Garitina is a stunning little value--this Piedmont Rosso is a fresh, crunchy, satisfying, and rustic. Red and black fruits compete and are bolstered by a happy combination of tannin and freshness. Gianluca dedicates this wine to his daughter Veronica who is depicted on the label. This is a blend of Barbera, Dolcetto, and Merlot. The end result is uncomplicated, though delicious."
"Killer Barbera. Killer price. Soft tannin is elevated by the bright fruits of grape soda pop, cherry, black olive, tea, and top notes of delicously stony minerals.
"Cascina Garitina 'Caranti' Barbera is a drop dead gorgeous Italian red epitomized by sappy, almost grapey fruit, red raspberry, and a gorgeous truffle-driven earthiness. Gianluca and I are friends on Facebook, and even though you might think that a master of the Barbera grape like Gianluca would have little time for social media--he is the most active friend on my newsfeed! He is also a pioneer of the Nizza appellation, a Piedmontese organization to promote and protect Barbera production in and around Asti! All and all a stellar vino made by a great dude."
