Tasting Notes

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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Nov 13
Good bright medium red. Highly perfumed nose offers redcurrant, cherry, rose petal and mint. Suave on entry, then juicy and fine-grained in the expanding mid-palate, offering captivating inner-mouth perfume to the primary red fruit and floral flavors. Very stylish, almost Chambolle-like Barbaresco, finishing with fine tannins that are virtually invisible and building floral and blood orange perfume. I should note that my sample closed down in the glass, indicating that it will need some time in bottle.
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Barbaresco Vineyard Fine Wine

Barbaresco

Barbaresco, a prestigious red from Piedmont, Italy, is made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes. Known as the “Queen” of Piedmont wines, it offers elegance and aromatic complexity with flavours of red cherries, raspberries, roses, and earthy notes. Its well-integrated tannins and vibrant acidity enhance its ageing potential. With calcareous soils and favourable microclimates, Barbaresco is a more approachable alternative to Barolo. Top producers include Gaja, Produttori del Barbaresco, Bruno Giacosa, and Pio Cesare, who exemplify its refined character.