April 15, 2024 - Another luscious bottle from Produttori.
April 13, 2024 - Classic barbaresco nose. Rose petal, violets, red fruits. Tannins integrating well, some nice secondary notes. Tasted in a lineup from 3.0L. Aging very well, but not sure how much the large format contributed.
December 29, 2023 - Drinking well
December 25, 2023 - Very nice wine
November 11, 2023 - Quick impression as I didn't have a chance to really examine this. I decanted as a precaution but it didn't need it. Fresh forward fruit. Nice smokey, mineral complexity. In a great spot now. Loved all across a mixed crowd. Wish I had more.
November 4, 2023 - Had with steak and carrots. Long long finish still dark red. Smoky. Lots of fruit. Not tannic. In drinking window
August 6, 2023 - Coravin. Light ruby with age-appropriate bricking; aromatic, red cherry, roses, a bit of heat; palate is light bodied, medium-plus tannin, medium-plus acidity, high alcohol (14.5%), cranberry; medium length. Drinking well now, not sure this will age into anything much better. 89
On reflection, the heat isn't too far out of place. This is nicely balanced, good nebbiolo character, enjoyable with food. I think this is ready to go for what it is.
July 22, 2023 - Pop and pour. Singing from the get-go. On the nose: bright wild strawberry, rose, soft tar, a hint of va, very elegant. On the palate: lovely acidity and soft sweetness, wild strawberry, tang, silky, and soft tannin on the close.
June 19, 2023 - Stood up for 2 weeks and decanted off 2 oz sediment. Light ruby, age-appropriate bricking for nebbiolo; aromatic, roses and tar, a bit of balsamic; palate is light bodied, high tannin (approachable), medium-plus acidity, warmer red fruits, red bell pepper, slight cranberry and strawberry, high alcohol showing just a bit of heat from the vintage; finish is medium length. A good Barbaresco, showing a bit of warmth and slightly roasted fruit but easy drinking and shows well now. I've had many bottles of this and they have all been solid. 89
Day 2: Similar, more pronounced cherries and a new licorice note. Still quite good.
May 27, 2023 - This has a nose of Pine Bros cherry cough drops. On the palate, it is more of a sour cherry, florals, and licorice. The tannins were fierce the first night, but less so the second. My last bottle, and I like where it is now.