J. Kim

9.0

Apple dominant, mineral and super-refined — 2 days ago

R Bl

8.9

Floral dominates; fruits not quite tropical; minerals; medium acid — 6 days ago

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9.5

The 2016 Barbaresco Fausoni is another superb wine in this lineup of 2016 Barbarescos from the Sottimano family. Bright floral and citrus overtones give the 2016 a vibrant, chiseled feel. Sweet red/purplish berry fruit, blood orange, spice, menthol rose petal and lavender are some of the many notes that flesh out in this super-expressive, mid-weight Barbaresco from Sottimano. Aromatically lifted, dense on the palate and also very structured, the 2016 is a very complete Fausoni. The 2016 finishes with tremendous persistence and a classic sense of austerity that is compelling. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2019) — 8 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2018 / Minerals. Floral. High bitterness. Frivolous. — 23 days ago

Nick Farrell

9.5

Really delicious with 5 years of bottle age on it. Thanks, Andy. Toasty, creamy. Loved it. — 21 days ago

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9.4

The 2016 Barbaresco is a stunning wine with tremendous richness for this bottling. Ample, deep and powerful, the 2016 exudes pedigree and class from start to finish. I can't remember a straight Barbaresco here with this much fruit density and unctuous richness, and yet there is more than enough tannin and overall structure to give the wine its classically leaning feel. A blast of sweet red cherry fruit, tobacco, menthol licorice and smoke hits the potent finish. What a wine! (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2019) — 8 days ago

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9.4

The 2016 Barbaresco Rabajà is fresh, vibrant and pulsing with energy, all signatures of this important Barbaresco vintage. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, smoke, dried herbs and menthol are all wonderfully alive in the glass. This is such an expressive and vivid wine. Layers of aromatic and flavor intensity really come alive with aeration. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2019) — 8 days ago

Julia Oktawiec

8.9

Notes of chamomile and mild fruit, but mostly a flatter flavor. — 18 days ago

Daniel P. Drake

9.2

Tonight's wine I have opened the 2015 Albino Rocca Barbaresco.

On the nose there is strawberry, raspberry, black cherry, roses, vanilla and a good earthy component.

On the mlm palate ther is strawberry, raspberry, tart cherry, star anise, spice, mint and good earth.

The wine is medium bodied with a silky mouth feel, medium + acidity and medium fine grippy tannins that lead right into a long fruit filled finish. For this weekend let's all enjoy a nice wine or two and please stay safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 12 hours ago

Brett Rogosin

9.2

The nose is incredible: roses, violets, bright red fruit, white pepper, soil. There is definitely a refined tannic structure, yet present with good acidity running down the sides of the mouth. The palate is similar to the nose with a bit more dry stoney earth dusting upfront and more red fruit on the back end. There’s life left in this bottle. I wish I had more. — 6 days ago

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