2001 Barbaresco Ovello Riserva
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Good red. Enticing, slightly wild aromas of sour cherry, licorice and menthol. Silky, sweet and concentrated, with broad, almost syrupy-ripe fruit and a lush texture. Finishes with slightly rustic, serious tannins and strong fruit. Very good for this bottling.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Ovello is one of Barbaresco's fresher microclimates, so it can be no surprise that the Barbaresco Riserva Ovello is quite backward at this stage. It is a stunning display of nebbiolo with expressive aromatics, generous fruit, prominent minerality and plenty of personality. Full-bodied and long on the palate, it is still somewhat reticent today, although all the ingredients are clearly in place for this to offer outstanding drinking in a few years' time.
Ovello is one of Barbaresco’s fresher microclimates, so it can be no surprise that the 2001 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello is quite backward at this stage. It is a stunning display of Nebbiolo with expressive aromatics, generous fruit, prominent minerality and plenty of personality. Full-bodied and long on the palate, it is still somewhat reticent today, although all the ingredients are clearly in place for this to offer outstanding drinking in a few years’ time. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2021. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200
About the producer
Produttori del Barbaresco is one of the world’s finest wine cooperatives, famed for crafting beautiful wines at very reasonable prices. With a heritage dating back over five decades, it rivals Piedmont’s top estates and is celebrated for producing truly magnificent Nebbiolo.