2000 Poderi Aldo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Conca Tre Pile

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  5/28/2006 - Ian S wrote:

  The colour is a rich claret, tending to maroon, with a hint of browning at the edge.
  The nose is initially very disconcerting with a clear hit of balsamic vinegar. Note this isn't the typical "balsamic" nose often found in Italian wines, this was as close to Balsamic Vinegar as to struggle to tell the difference.
  Tasted with some trepidation - but thankfully it's ok. There's a certain smoothness of texture, almost creamy. The acid is significant on initial taste, but melds into the background of a long and complex finish including coffee (more cappuccino than espresso!) and blackberry.
  ...and the balsamic vinegar nose? It's blown off within 10 mins and is now little more than a a subtle background note to the nose, which now shows a little more oak on it, with pleasant earthiness and the coffee notes as well.
  
  All in all, a very interesting wine of no little quality. The strength of the acidity suggests this may be better with food than not, but I'd not turn it down on it's own. I suspect it will keep for a few years more, but with significant complexity already there and a seemingly good balance between primary and secondary flavours, it seems a good time to open a bottle if you have one.

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