Last had nearly 4 years ago. Honestly it is not drinking that differently, which is to say it’s still very delicious and quite primary. Wonderful refined aromatics. Mouth filling and some real tannins that are present but not overbearing. Long refreshing acid driven finish. Opened 5 hours prior, no decant. Paired with salsa verde marinated skirt steaks.
Last had nearly 4 years ago. Honestly it is not drinking that differently, which is to say it’s still very delicious and quite primary. Wonderful refined aromatics. Mouth filling and some real tannins that are present but not overbearing. Long refreshing acid driven finish. Opened 5 hours prior, no decant. Paired with salsa verde marinated skirt steaks.
Oct 12th, 2024Very nice but not singing at nearly the same level as the last bottle I had of this (about six months ago). Perhaps a bit closed, or just variation? Fairly brick red in the glass - classic nebbiolo. Beautiful red cherries and strawberry on the nose. Tannins are quite present and less integrated than I recall - but went well with a very nice fatty dry-aged prime ribeye from Fleishers. Nice lifting acid on the finish with a hint of menthol.
Very nice but not singing at nearly the same level as the last bottle I had of this (about six months ago). Perhaps a bit closed, or just variation? Fairly brick red in the glass - classic nebbiolo. Beautiful red cherries and strawberry on the nose. Tannins are quite present and less integrated than I recall - but went well with a very nice fatty dry-aged prime ribeye from Fleishers. Nice lifting acid on the finish with a hint of menthol.
Apr 4th, 2021Definitely one of the best barbarescos I’ve had of late. First time having stuff from them and was excited - did not disappoint. Perfect pairing with some roast lamb. Tons of cherry and earth. Fruit really comes through with a 1.5 hour decant. I’m sure this would be interesting in a few years but honestly one of the more accessible / enjoyable nebbiolos I’ve had recently. Excellent mouthfeel and length and acid - really delicious.
Definitely one of the best barbarescos I’ve had of late. First time having stuff from them and was excited - did not disappoint. Perfect pairing with some roast lamb. Tons of cherry and earth. Fruit really comes through with a 1.5 hour decant. I’m sure this would be interesting in a few years but honestly one of the more accessible / enjoyable nebbiolos I’ve had recently. Excellent mouthfeel and length and acid - really delicious.
Oct 11th, 2020
Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
