Adriano Marco e Vittorio

Basarin Barbaresco Nebbiolo

8.9107 ratings
8.920 pro ratings
Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

Multiple bottles opened from the same source; all stored in ideal cellar conditions. The 2014 “Basarin” pours an almost turbid garnet color with an orange rim; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. Some light signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of bruised strawberries, a combination of dead and dried flowers, leather, mint and earth. Some VA. Showing some oxidation. On that palate, the wine is bone dry with medium+ tannin and high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose though I might add a slight Balsamic note. Medium finish. Despite presenting more advanced than I would expect, it came across fairly polished. This is my first experience with this producer so I’m curious if this is characteristic? This could also just be the 2014 vintage doing 2014 vintage things. If I had any of these, I would consider drinking them before 2029.

Multiple bottles opened from the same source; all stored in ideal cellar conditions. The 2014 “Basarin” pours an almost turbid garnet color with an orange rim; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. Some light signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of bruised strawberries, a combination of dead and dried flowers, leather, mint and earth. Some VA. Showing some oxidation. On that palate, the wine is bone dry with medium+ tannin and high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose though I might add a slight Balsamic note. Medium finish. Despite presenting more advanced than I would expect, it came across fairly polished. This is my first experience with this producer so I’m curious if this is characteristic? This could also just be the 2014 vintage doing 2014 vintage things. If I had any of these, I would consider drinking them before 2029.

Nov 10th, 2024
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.8

BTG at lunch. Dark red fruit, flowers. Reduced but blows off to reveal a slate minerality. Not quite clean.

BTG at lunch. Dark red fruit, flowers. Reduced but blows off to reveal a slate minerality. Not quite clean.

May 2nd, 2022
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.2

Ultra super complex. Killer value.

Ultra super complex. Killer value.

Jun 10th, 2021
Eric Guido

Here I found a shy bouquet of dried strawberry, with dusty cedar, spice box, pepper (which took dominance from time to time), and hints of rose. On the medium-bodied palate, soft textures contrasted by light tannin ushered in a collage of dry red fruits and minerals, as brisk acidity added a mouthwatering freshness. It finished on youthful restraint, with fine tannin saturating the senses along as hints of dried cherry and strawberry lingered long.

Here I found a shy bouquet of dried strawberry, with dusty cedar, spice box, pepper (which took dominance from time to time), and hints of rose. On the medium-bodied palate, soft textures contrasted by light tannin ushered in a collage of dry red fruits and minerals, as brisk acidity added a mouthwatering freshness. It finished on youthful restraint, with fine tannin saturating the senses along as hints of dried cherry and strawberry lingered long.

Jan 6th, 2018
Lee Pitofsky

Floral and fresh, red roses, violets, tar, red cherries, red plum, sharp tannins.

Floral and fresh, red roses, violets, tar, red cherries, red plum, sharp tannins.

1 person found it helpfulDec 16th, 2018
Jeremy Noye

CEO Morrell & Company

9.0

Fresh. Floral. Easy. Clean. Vibrant. Delicious.

Fresh. Floral. Easy. Clean. Vibrant. Delicious.

1 person found it helpfulApr 30th, 2018
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.6

Fruity with manageable acidity and tannins.

Fruity with manageable acidity and tannins.

Aug 15th, 2015
Marcella Newhouse

Writer/Educator enotecaMarcella

8.5

Adriano Barbaresco. Pretty but a little on the savory side.

Adriano Barbaresco. Pretty but a little on the savory side.

Dec 20th, 2014
Bryan Calandrelli

Regional Editor New York Cork Report

8.2

Good BTG option Barbareso

Good BTG option Barbareso

Jun 29th, 2014