1964 Enrico Serafino Barbaresco Riserva

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 92 points

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  6/18/2014 - Paul S wrote: 92 Points

  Melvyn's 50th Birthday Bash (Hua Ting, Orchard Hotel): Not perfect – like the ’69 Rioja that came before it, this had clearly gone past its prime. But unlike its Spanish cousin, this was still had quite a bit left in its tank. The nose had a good death of pungent funk to it, with soy sauce, earth, meat and a sweet and sour twang of wilted flowers alongside more traditional notes of black plums and cherries and menthol. There was something slightly dirty smelling about this, but not quite enough to be off-putting. The palate was quite a bit better though. Here, the funk faded into the background and lots of complex flavours of black cherries and mulberries and haw flakes flecked with menthol and spice and fruit peel came to the fore instead, filling the mouth with a surprising fullness. For a wine of its age, this still felt really complete, with a nice amount of orangey acidity that gave the it a nice, juicy feel as well. The finish pulled away gently, with a savoury twang of preserved fig peel and a curl of smoky ash. This was a lovely drink – full of character, really complex. It was in no way perfect, showing a tad rustic and perhaps flagging a bit at its edges, but still really nice.

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  10/27/2013 - avp wrote:

  Pretty maderised. But that's not a flaw, it's only natural here. Still drinkable, but aged beyond recognition. Worthy of a tasting note anyhow:
  Figs and peachy notes on the nose complemented by coffee and nuts.
  Medium bodied figgy palate with good weight and bright acidity but no fresher fruit notes. Stone dust, wood and tobacco.
  Still enjoyable, but tasted like a Madeira not like a red wine - especially after breathing in the glass.

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