I rate this 86 but in the context of opening price wines it is hard not to buy this wine. It has all the traits that make Nebbiolo great and while eating against wines of like price point it is outstanding.
I rate this 86 but in the context of opening price wines it is hard not to buy this wine. It has all the traits that make Nebbiolo great and while eating against wines of like price point it is outstanding.
1 person found it helpfulMar 7th, 2016
Needs to breathe, heavy on the tannins. Quite enjoyable after breathing a bit.
Needs to breathe, heavy on the tannins. Quite enjoyable after breathing a bit.
1 person found it helpfulOct 17th, 2015
1 hr decant minimum necessary. Opened to a nice, medium bodied wine showcasing red fruits, nice minerality, and fine tannins. Goes well with food.
1 hr decant minimum necessary. Opened to a nice, medium bodied wine showcasing red fruits, nice minerality, and fine tannins. Goes well with food.
Apr 9th, 2016
All-in-all, a great QPR for a Barbaresco wine. Nice light garnet coloration with even a surprising touch of bricking for such a young barbaresco. Nose was a little tight but did reveal some cured meats, light cherry, and a bit of rose. Palate was primarily berry driven accompanied by subtle cloves. I personally couldn't pick up any oak, earth, tobacco, or leather notes. Tannins were mostly refined (although should integrate further with time) and in balance with acidity.
All-in-all, a great QPR for a Barbaresco wine. Nice light garnet coloration with even a surprising touch of bricking for such a young barbaresco. Nose was a little tight but did reveal some cured meats, light cherry, and a bit of rose. Palate was primarily berry driven accompanied by subtle cloves. I personally couldn't pick up any oak, earth, tobacco, or leather notes. Tannins were mostly refined (although should integrate further with time) and in balance with acidity.
Apr 7th, 2016
Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
