1999 Barbaresco Pora Riserva
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The 1999 Barbaresco Riserva Pora impresses for its freshness and overall vibrancy considering the generally early-maturing personality of this site. A wine that has aged gracefully, the 1999 will also drink well for another handful of years. The 1999 captures the best elements of Pora; namely round, succulent fruit and an accessible personality. Sweet red berries, crushed flowers and mint are laced into the pliant, expressive finish.
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The 1999 Barbaresco Pora Riserva features herbs, tobacco, and red fruit on its nose, some intensity of flavor, but some roughish tannins which will require some bottle time as well. Drink: 2005-2012. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200
Deep, rich ruby color. Powerful, massive and backward with aromas of menthol and anise followed by flavors of ripe, sweet somewhat evolved fruit. Comes across as simple and straightforward.
Medium red. Aromatically complex nose offers redcurrant, dried rose, spices, graphite and nutty oak. Sweet and floral in the mouth; a fairly friendly style of wine for the vintage. This has good grip and depth but comes across as a bit less primary and fruity than the 2000 version. Open, nutty finish.
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.