Lovely Barbaresco, drinking well 8 years after harvest. A cherry jam quality for this warmer vintage, otherwise classic Barbaresco.
Lovely Barbaresco, drinking well 8 years after harvest. A cherry jam quality for this warmer vintage, otherwise classic Barbaresco.
Nov 18th, 2021
The 2017 Barbaresco Bric Balin is the product of a very challenging growing season marked by hail, frost and a hot, dry summer, conditions that left the wine with drying tannins that are still evident. Even so, the 2017 has developed nicely. New oak accents that were strong last year have softened, while the wine retains good freshness. Dark cherry, plum, mocha and spice linger. All things considered, this is a solid effort, but readers have to be willing to look past the gritty tannins. I would open the 2017 well in advance. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2020)
The 2017 Barbaresco Bric Balin is the product of a very challenging growing season marked by hail, frost and a hot, dry summer, conditions that left the wine with drying tannins that are still evident. Even so, the 2017 has developed nicely. New oak accents that were strong last year have softened, while the wine retains good freshness. Dark cherry, plum, mocha and spice linger. All things considered, this is a solid effort, but readers have to be willing to look past the gritty tannins. I would open the 2017 well in advance. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2020)
Oct 23rd, 2020
Very intense and unrelenting structure. Acidity and tannins are still a bit younger than the fruit, which is sweet and pure despite showing some oxidation. Bright cranberries, leather, plum, mint and blood orange. Seriously intense, rustic wine that feels a tad disjointed right now but if stored properly will continue to evolve. Pairing with a hardy veal or braised beef dish would probably flatter this youthful and masculine beast.
Very intense and unrelenting structure. Acidity and tannins are still a bit younger than the fruit, which is sweet and pure despite showing some oxidation. Bright cranberries, leather, plum, mint and blood orange. Seriously intense, rustic wine that feels a tad disjointed right now but if stored properly will continue to evolve. Pairing with a hardy veal or braised beef dish would probably flatter this youthful and masculine beast.
Apr 29th, 2018
Beautifully evolvement, but still tight on the finish. Soaring aromatics, tilting towards dark fruit and hints of bitter chocolate. Needs another few years to fully blossom.
Beautifully evolvement, but still tight on the finish. Soaring aromatics, tilting towards dark fruit and hints of bitter chocolate. Needs another few years to fully blossom.
Nov 11th, 2017
Gorgeous Barbaresco...soft and perfumed...against the Barolo from La Morra..could be tough to tell each apart! More menthol and sweet tobacco here...acid/alcohol/tannin at medium plus...great finish...
Gorgeous Barbaresco...soft and perfumed...against the Barolo from La Morra..could be tough to tell each apart! More menthol and sweet tobacco here...acid/alcohol/tannin at medium plus...great finish...
1 person found it helpfulJan 17th, 2021
Oh yeah, rose, tar, wonderful tannins
Oh yeah, rose, tar, wonderful tannins
1 person found it helpfulDec 9th, 2013
Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
