Austere, mineral, fine-boned and etched tannin. Crushed cherry, orange, white pepper, crushed herbs, porcini and hoisin. Exactly what I wanted in Nebbiolo tonight
Austere, mineral, fine-boned and etched tannin. Crushed cherry, orange, white pepper, crushed herbs, porcini and hoisin. Exactly what I wanted in Nebbiolo tonight
Sep 4th, 2021Tight but slowly gained momentum with a couple hours. Dusty cherry, minerals, eucalyptus, tar and spices.
Tight but slowly gained momentum with a couple hours. Dusty cherry, minerals, eucalyptus, tar and spices.
Dec 28th, 2019
2013 vintage, bottle 10504. Great acid, light tannin. Very complex, dried fruit, floral. Prime Barbaresco!!!
2013 vintage, bottle 10504. Great acid, light tannin. Very complex, dried fruit, floral. Prime Barbaresco!!!
1 person found it helpfulAug 8th, 2024
Upon opening this was fairly reticent, with subdued flavors and a thinness on the palate. After a short 45 min-1 hour in the decanter it opened up nicely, with dark cherries, roasted red plums, earthy tar notes, aged balsamic, and menthol on the nose. The palate mirrors the nose, with additional layers of anise, cloves, orange rind, and hints of dried violets emerging over time. A silky smooth mouthfeel gives way to a slight dryness from the tannins. The finish is long, with a lovely mix of smoky meat, mushrooms, leather, and saline minerality lingering on the palate. Med/full bodied with med+ acidity. As expected, paired wonderfully with ribeye and roasted wild mushrooms.
Upon opening this was fairly reticent, with subdued flavors and a thinness on the palate. After a short 45 min-1 hour in the decanter it opened up nicely, with dark cherries, roasted red plums, earthy tar notes, aged balsamic, and menthol on the nose. The palate mirrors the nose, with additional layers of anise, cloves, orange rind, and hints of dried violets emerging over time. A silky smooth mouthfeel gives way to a slight dryness from the tannins. The finish is long, with a lovely mix of smoky meat, mushrooms, leather, and saline minerality lingering on the palate. Med/full bodied with med+ acidity. As expected, paired wonderfully with ribeye and roasted wild mushrooms.
Jul 8th, 2026
Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
