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• rSyver wrote: 88 points

  December 29, 2018 - Obviously on the younger side, however very approachable with a few hours of air and drinks much better on day two. Quite classic in the expression, but the complexity lacks somewhat. Good length, great balance and terrific acidity.
  
  Great bottle, I was just a few years too early.

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• RajivAyyangar wrote: 88 points

  February 5, 2017 - WSET Diploma Unit 3 - Italy (SF): Medium minus garnet to an orange rim
  "Medium garnet" in Diploma terminology
  
  Pronounced intensity aromatics, with notable lifted high perfume tones (VA) and a hint of bruised apples (oxidation).
  - Ripe and slightly dried red cherry
  - suggestion of dried cinnamon nutmeg (used oak impact)
  - tomato, tomato leaf, tomato stems - suggest variable ripeness in the grapes
  - dried roses, dried violets, poupourri
  - dried and wet leaves, forest floor
  
  Dry, medium body, high alcohol (14.5% - actually 14%), medium plus acid, high tannins - chewy and grippy.
  Pronounced flavor intensity, long evolving finish.
  
  Notes on typical Barbaresco production:
  Ripe Nebbiolo grapes from the warmer south-facing sites were hand-picked, destemmed, sorted, pressed and fermented. The wine was aged for at least a year in traditional large neutral Botte, likely Slavonian oak.
  
  This is a good example of a Barbaresco DOCG. It has expressive fruit, complex aromas, excellent flavor integration, and a long, evolving finish. The best examples have brighter acidity, deeper fruit, and less vegetal and green aromatics.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2013
• Type Red
• Producer Fratelli Barale
• Varietal Nebbiolo
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Serraboella
• Country Italy
• Region Piedmont
• SubRegion Langhe
• Appellation Barbaresco
• UPC Code 8033100301588

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• In Cellars 38 (68%)
• Consumed 18 (32%)

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