Paolin Barbaresco Nebbiolo

This is like a barrel sample. So tight. Nose is not that friendly. You can smell the tannins, with their bitterish dried leafy signature. Some cherry fruit underneath. In the mouth, it’s more open than the nose foreshadows. Rich mineral-infused cherry fruit is there, but surrounded by stern tannic scaffolding. Nice acid balance. Needs some time, but very good.

Smooth. Ripe with dark berries.

Really enjoyable wine. Cherry and plum. Good tannins; will probably age well. Drank with left over Christmas pork tenderloin with fig sauce and au jus. Really enjoyed long finish. Due to young age mouthfeel was a little light, but should improve with them.

Menthol, herbs, floral, licorice, anise, chewy tannins. Just great.

Dom loves it

Enjoyed at home with a cheese plate

Nice barbaresco, but could’ve used just a little more bravado (a softer expression of the Nebbiolo grape, even for barbaresco). Overall liked it but for the price, wasn’t floored.

Seems young

Earthy tones followed by tart blackberry flavors. Hints of olive at the nose

Good but expensive .