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Currá Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2016

This wine has a pale ruby hue trending towards garnet with pronounced aromatic intensity of morello cherry, wild strawberry, pomegranate, black licorice, fennel, rose, morel mushroom, nutmeg, star anise, vanilla bean, clove, and tobacco nutmeg notes.

The flavors are consistent with the nose. This wine is dry, with medium(+) acidity and high, chalky tannins, high alcohol, and a long, elegant finish.

Talk about an iron fist in a velvet glove! We’re loving it! 🥂
— 8 days ago

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Currà needs time…like…better after 2030 time.
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Vanessa

@Jay Kline Good call - no doubt it will improve with time, softening and integrating the high tannins. We’ll have to be patient on the next bottle. ⏰

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Pajore Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2008

May 2023: PnP, very elegant and fresh, singing, can age more. Overall - classic — 5 years ago

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Basarin Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2016

Had a great nose, very tight even after being open for an hour. Good acidity and strong tannins still. Lovely fruit and rose flavors. Probably should’ve waited another few years… — 2 years ago

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Maté Brachetto 2022

Popped and poured. The 2022 “Maté” is 100% Brachetto from a 2-ish acre vineyard in Treiso. The wine pours a striking pale ruby color; almost rosé-like. Medium- viscosity with no staining of the tears. Some slight tartrates on the last glass. On the nose, this is super floral right now with orange blossom, raspberries, alpine herbs and crushed gravel. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose and finishes with a mineral and floral driven flourish. A perfect pairing with a warm fall day with a light lunch at Via Farina. Drink now. — 2 months ago

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Langhe Nebbiolo 2018

What a nice wine! I love when a reputable producer have a solid B tier wine. Even better when the wine shows the true characters of the grape. This is such a wine. — 6 months ago

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Cottá Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2011

This was consistent with my prior notes from a producer I have been buying since 2014. — 9 months ago

Lyle, Severn and 4 others liked this

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Fausoni Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2012

Last had 2 years ago. Really in a great place now with a quick decant. Great acid and a lovely finish with great earth and good dark fruit. Delicious. — 2 months ago

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Currá Barbaresco 2008

Bing cherry, black raspberry, red plum, red currant, cranberry, rose, black tea, anise seed, fennel, clay pot, clove, nutmeg, cedar, pencil shavings, forest floor, balsamic, olive. — 5 months ago

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Cotta Vigna Brichet Barbaresco Nebbiolo 1996

Dark and smoky, needed lots and lots of air, but really pleasant once it opened up. Black cherry, mocha, cigar. — 4 years ago

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