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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.3 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 64 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Phylloxera63 on 2/16/2024 & rated 93 points: JKoenen nailed it in his 18/9/2023 note. Cork came out as if it had been bottled a year ago. Just wonderful with lots of stuffing and cherryfruit. Will go on for a few more years. Great without being too heavy. (225 views) | | | Tasted by jkoenen on 9/18/2023 & rated 93 points: This is a wonderful Barbaresco, in its prime!
There's good stuffing, lovely acidity, restrained power and ripe tannines. All about balance.
CHerryfruit, dusty spices and herbs, flowers and sandalwood, hints of ink/tar. (462 views) | | | Tasted by forceberry on 8/19/2023 & rated 89 points: 100% Nebbiolo from the Bric Balin cru, located immediately south from the village of Barbaresco, planted in 1971 and 1985. Aged for at least 18 months in French oak barriques (70% new). 14,5% alcohol. Tasted blind.
Somewhat translucent and moderately evolved pomegranate color with a slightly syrupy-brown hue. The nose feels sweet, dark-toned and slightly oaky with aromas of licorice and ripe black cherries, some evolved gamey tones, a little bit of toasty mocha oak, light plummy notes of dark fruits, a woody hint of savory oak spice, a touch of tar and a boozy whiff of alcohol. The wine feels evolved and velvety yet pretty firm and structured on the palate with a rather full body and lush, moderately oak flavors of licorice and toasty mocha oak, some ripe black cherry tones, a little bit of juicy dark plum, light evolved nuances of gamey meat, a hint of tar and a touch of woody oak spice. The high acidity and ample, grippy tannins lend a rather stern and muscular overall feel to the wine. The finish is long, grippy and quite dark-toned with a brooding, somewhat sweet-toned aftertaste of toasty mocha oak and milk chocolate, some woody notes of savory oak spice, a little bit of tar, light sweetly-fruited nuances of juicy black cherries and dark plums, a hint of licorice root and an evolved touch of meaty umami.
An impressively structured and tightly-knit but still noticeably toasty and modern Barbaresco where the oak is still very much to the fore, even after almost 20 years. The wine is evolving in the right direction, but I feel it's quite hard to identify any varietal characteristics from this wine, as most of them are quite overwhelmed by the woody notes. I could identify the wine as a Nebbiolo, but it was mainly due to its rather translucent appearance, high acidity and ample tannins; not because of the aromatics. This is a pretty serious and structure-driven effort for a modernist Barbaresco, but stylistically not really my cuppa. (502 views) | | | Tasted by Ed in Inverness on 2/28/2022 flawed bottle: Stewed, again. Bought at auction 4 years ago. Must have been stored badly or transported at some point poorly. (1476 views) | | | Tasted by David J Cooper on 3/22/2021 & rated 91 points: Clear light red with definite browning. Medium intense tar, violet, shiitake and black cherry nose. Dry herbal plum flavours and a dry still a bit tannic finish.
Not showing as a modern Barbaresco at this point. Even though the acid hasn’t taken over the finish yet, it is probably time to drink these up. (2102 views) | | | Tasted by Ed in Inverness on 2/15/2021 flawed bottle: Stewed. Cooked? Bad storage? (1916 views) | | | Tasted by BillyRayValentine on 4/16/2020: Nice wine. Smooth and balanced. Nice acidity. Drank these two years ago and forgot to remove. (2313 views) | | | Tasted by chitowncdpguy on 11/18/2019: Did not decant. Aired in glass for about 60 minutes before starting on it. No sediment to speak of, lots of bricking. Then enjoyed over the next couple of hours. Pretty and robust at the same time - the nose is really tarry, but on the palate there is lots of red fruit, slightly tart, to go along with it and a bit of floral hints. There is something about the texture that makes me want to call it oily - not sure what - texture but not flavor. Kind of spicy on the finish. (2446 views) | | | Tasted by winot on 7/5/2019 & rated 91 points: Abbreviated notes - Medium ruby with mahogany notes, gorgeous nose, palate is a point - still a bit of friendly grip - juicy, lovely. In a great spot but no big rush. (1914 views) | | | Tasted by RichardP on 3/7/2019 & rated 92 points: Rose petal and strawberry on the nose. On the palate, dried cherry, strawberry, and roses with notes of blueberry and leather, with light tannins and good acidity on the medium finish. This bottle had significant sediment and needed decanting for that, but it didn't need air; it's in its drinking window, and it's likely to stay there for some years. This is a classic mid-weight Barbaresco, and it was an excellent value at about $40. More recent vintages are only slightly more expensive. (1982 views) | | | Tasted by t_moderne on 2/4/2018 & rated 93 points: Opened, poured into a decanter, and enjoyed with food (spaghetti with tomato-pesto sauce, and a grilled rib-eye steak, in case you were wondering). followed for about 3 hours.
Dark purple color. Nose of dark cherries, some tar and rose and some vanilla. A little cherry cough syrup as well.
Big dark cherry flavor with a zippy acidity to it. Fruit is dense and the tannins and acidity are all present creating a rich, dynamic and enjoyable wine.
This has the depth and acidity to age well for years. (2822 views) | | | Tasted by David J Cooper on 5/27/2017 & rated 91 points: Medium, light red. Intense nose first with boysenberry and pencil shavings. After a decant it turned towards purple flowers, red cherry, earth and a bit of oak in the back ground. The flavours were certainly more traditional leaning towards red cherry, and roasted meat. Long dry finish.
I was happy that people went to Nebiollo right away so it must be a bit more traditional then I thought. (3043 views) | | | Tasted by CADomer on 12/10/2016 & rated 91 points: Slow O'd for 8 hours before enjoying. But honestly the taste that I had upon opening may have been better than after the 8 hours of prep. Initially quite perfumed and seemed open for business. At dinner, the wine was slightly more closed down - which I am starting to see if a current characteristic of the 2004 vintage in Barolo/Barbaresco. The wine still showed some very nice notes of strawberries, chocolate, and black licorice. The palate was smooth and polished. The new oak is well integrated and I am sure contributed to the smooth texture of the wine. (3804 views) | | | Tasted by nectar14 on 5/20/2016 & rated 90 points: Pleasant, medium bodied, medium intensity, balanced Barbaresco, with a fine grain to its tannins. Should last another decade, but is drinking nicely now. 90 (4117 views) | | | Tasted by WStucker on 2/14/2016 & rated 92 points: A very good effort, but give it atleast 1 hour in the decantur. Opened up over the course of 4 hours, last sip was the best. Moderate sediment. (4400 views) | | | Tasted by indiscriminate palate on 12/17/2015 & rated 89 points: Medium ruby. Red berries and cherries, with just a little tartness. Some oak. A bit drying. (3795 views) | | | Tasted by David J Cooper on 7/4/2015 & rated 88 points: I seem to be drinking a different wine then everyone else mine opened with oak and high alc. a bit of time in the decanter tamed this beast but it needs another 10 years.
It's so modern a Vino Barricato. (3336 views) | | | Tasted by kcsteve on 5/30/2015 & rated 92 points: Floral, cherries, leather. Vinturi and glass decant. Mature, slight bricking at rim. Wonderful acidity and great finish. Very much in balance and ready to go. (3267 views) | | | Tasted by ELH on 5/30/2015 & rated 89 points: Mature Nobbiolo in good drinking window. Strawberries and cherries, with just a little tartness. (2557 views) | | | Tasted by mlawren1 on 4/5/2015 & rated 93 points: great food wine, solid base with some acid and tannin. Berries and cherries linger in the mouth. (2625 views) | | | Tasted by bugdoced on 1/16/2015 & rated 91 points: still a baby
much more integrated the third day
a delicious nebbiolo expression (2818 views) | | | Tasted by Steve&Carolyn on 12/18/2014 & rated 89 points: Dark cherries, leather and spice with a shadow of mint. Very spicy. (2550 views) | | | Tasted by futronic on 11/22/2014 & rated 92 points: Decanted one hour. Dried roses, dried cherries, orange peel, worn saddle leather, prunes, dried sage on the nose and palate. Medium-full bodied, integrated tannins, fine balance and length. Firmly into its drinking window and very enjoyable last night. Drink now-2020. (2661 views) | | | Tasted by Tylerben on 11/14/2014 & rated 92 points: Delicious, classic flavors! (2673 views) | | | Tasted by Kitura on 11/12/2014 & rated 92 points: Darker garnet core with orange rim. Roses, dusty earth and cherries. Open right away. Mouth coating tannins and lovely acidity. No alcohol detected. I've been drinking a lot of '08 and '09 nebbiolo lately so it's nice to see some aging put the acidity and tannins in check. Really fantastic wine. The best I've had in a while. This is aged in French barrique, but I don't notice any oak flavours. Well done.
On the second day there's a distinctive licorice aroma, but no more earthiness or roses. Not as good as the first day, but still enjoyable. (2519 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, A Look Back at the 2004 & 2005 Barbarescos (Jun 2016) (6/1/2016)
(Moccagatta Barbaresco Bric Balin) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2007, IWC Issue #135
(Moccagatta Barbaresco Bric Balin) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Piedmont Report (Oct 2007)
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| Moccagatta Producer websiteNebbioloNebbiolo is a red grape indigenous to the Piedmont region of Italy in the Northwest. The grape can also be found in other parts of the world, though they are not as respected.
Nebbiolo is often considered the "king of red wines," as it is the grape of the famed wines of Barolo DOCG, Barbaresco DOCG, and Roero DOCG. It is known for high tannins and acidity, but with a distinct finesse. When grown on clay, Nebbiolo can be very powerful, tannic, and require long aging periods to reach its full potential. When grown on sand, the grape exhibits a more approachable body with more elegant fruit and less tannins, but still has high aging potential.
"Nebbiolo" is named for the Italian word, "nebbia", which means "fog", in Italian and rightfully so since there is generally a lot of fog in the foothills of Piedmont during harvest.
Nebbiolo is a late-ripening variety that does best in a continental climate that boasts moderate summers and long autumns. In Piedmont, Nebbiolo is normally harvested in October.
More links:
Varietal character (Appellation America) | Nebbiolo on CellarTrackerItaly Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctorPiedmont Vignaioli Piemontesi (Italian only)
On weinlagen-infoLanghe Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Roero | Union of Producers of Albese Wines (Albeisa)Barbaresco Geographical details of the DOCG down to single vineyards. The vineyards belonging to the comune Barbaresco can be found here |
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