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
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
Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
