Four hour decant, which was needed, the nose is dark cherry, , sage, anise, quite pleasant. The palate is well integrated, even at this young age and contains dark cherry, a tinge of licorice and herbs, with a medium mouthfeel and a medium finish. This has the potential for improvement over the next couple of years but is nice now.
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Reasonable entry level barbaresco for $20. Nose is red fruited, with some smoke and dried orange peel notes, but unfortunately a chemical edge is present which I don't like. Palate has a touch of RS and the expected massive acid and tannin. Short finish. Alcohol pokes out a tad here.
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11/26/2017 - quaffnov Likes this wine: 92 Points
The note from two years ago still holds true, a very good bottle with a great QPR.
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12/18/2016 - WinoTim wrote: 85 Points
Didn't compare well with much more expensive Gran Reserva Rioja.
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9/22/2015 - quaffnov Likes this wine: 92 Points
Four hour decant, which was needed, the nose is dark cherry, , sage, anise, quite pleasant. The palate is well integrated, even at this young age and contains dark cherry, a tinge of licorice and herbs, with a medium mouthfeel and a medium finish. This has the potential for improvement over the next couple of years but is nice now.
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12/1/2014 - Wine Canuck wrote: 87 Points
Reasonable entry level barbaresco for $20. Nose is red fruited, with some smoke and dried orange peel notes, but unfortunately a chemical edge is present which I don't like. Palate has a touch of RS and the expected massive acid and tannin. Short finish. Alcohol pokes out a tad here.
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