2007 Barolo Riva del Bric
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Bright dark red. Wild plum, game and earth on the nose. Sweet and fat, with the gamey flavor given shape by ripe acidity. Finishes with slightly aggressive tannins and a high-toned aspect. This needs bottle aging.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2007 Barolo Riva del Bric is an attractive wine. It possesses less fruit and mid-palate pliancy than the Ginestra, but makes up for that to some extent with its focus and minerality. This translucent, mid-weight Barolo is best enjoyed over the next few years as it doesn't appear to have the stuffing to support extended cellaring.
The 2007 Barolo Riva del Bric is an attractive wine. It possesses less fruit and mid-palate pliancy than the Ginestra, but makes up for that, to some extent, with its focus and minerality. This translucent, mid-weight Barolo is best enjoyed over the next few years as it doesn’t appear to have the stuffing to support extended cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017. Proprietor Giorgio Conterno’s strength lies with the Nebbioli from his holdings in the Ginestra vineyard. Conterno makes a wide range of selections, but the straight Barolo Ginestra is his finest wine year in, year out. A Marc de Grazia Selection: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200