Valfieri Barbaresco Bric Mentina 2006 | $##
On the burly side, with dense tannins and maturing flavors …
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Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Primary Grape
Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo originated in Piedmont in Italy, where it remains the region's most important red grape. Its name comes from the Italian word nebbia, which means fog, a feature of the hills where the grape traditionally grows. Nebbiolo is thick-skinned, early-budding and late-ripening; it needs long periods of sunshine to ripen fully and is often planted on south- or southwest-facing hillsides for maximum exposure. The best examples come from calcareous marl vineyards, with some planted in sandy soils.
Review Appeared in This Issue
March 31, 2013
Region
Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco
Valfieri Barbaresco Bric Mentina 2006 | $ 00
On the burly side, with dense tannins and maturing flavors …
Wine Type and Color
Red Still
To see the full review and rating become a member of WineSpectator.com
Subscribe TodayPrimary Grape
Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo originated in Piedmont in Italy, where it remains the region's most important red grape. Its name comes from the Italian word nebbia, which means fog, a feature of the hills where the grape traditionally grows. Nebbiolo is thick-skinned, early-budding and late-ripening; it needs long periods of sunshine to ripen fully and is often planted on south- or southwest-facing hillsides for maximum exposure. The best examples come from calcareous marl vineyards, with some planted in sandy soils.
