2019 Barbaresco
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The 2019 Barbaresco is classy and elegant to the core. Sweet red cherry, blood orange, cinnamon, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco all grace this ethereal, understated Barbaresco. There's a bit of edginess in the tannin that needs time to resolve. Otherwise, this is very nicely done. The 2019 is a bit less expressive today than it was last year.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Neive. Grapes come from San Cristoforo, Marcorino and Fausoni. Cappello sommerso or submerged cap for a total of six months. Aged in large oak casks for 14 months followed by nine months in bottle. Pale ruby. Intensity of sweet red fruit on the nose and with a hint of liquorice and supple juicy fruit with gripping but ripe tannins on the finish. Ready now but can age. (WS)
The 2019 Barbaresco is a fabulous wine at its level. It offers striking depth and intensity. Layered and racy in the glass, the 2019 possesses tremendous depth and tons of pedigree. Bright red-toned fruit, blood orange, spice, mint and white pepper all grace this wonderfully expressive Barbaresco. Vineyard sites are Currà, Fausoni, younger vines in Rabajà and San Cristoforo. The 2019 was aged 70% in cask and 30% in small wood