2008 Barbaresco Basarin
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(from the estate's youngest vines, planted in the early 1990s): Good medium-deep red. Sweet, expressive aromas of cherry, dried flowers, camphor, truffle and mint. Suave and energetic nebbiolo, with lovely dark berry and chocolate flavors framed by harmonious acidity. Firmer and more tannic than the classico but finer and more complex too. The tannins reach the front teeth. This sandy soil benefited from the cooler growing season.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2008 Barbaresco Basarin is impeccable from start to finish. Sweet rose petals, dark cherries, spices and mocha are some of the notes that emerge from the Basarin. Constantly changing in the glass, the Basarin is at first quite rich in its fruit, but then turns quite a bit more elegant and ethereal with time in the glass. In 2008 the Basarin impresses for its superb overall harmony and balance. This is a fabulous showing from Moccagatta's entry-level Barbaresco.
The 2008 Barbaresco Basarin is impeccable from start to finish. Sweet rose petals, dark cherries, spices and mocha are some of the notes that emerge from the Basarin. Constantly changing in the glass, the Basarin is at first quite rich in its fruit, but then turns quite a bit more elegant and ethereal with time in the glass. In 2008 the Basarin impresses for its superb overall harmony and balance. This is a fabulous showing from Moccagatta’s entry-level Barbaresco. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2020. This is one of the strongest sets of wines I can remember from Moccagatta. The entry-level offerings are absolutely delicious and reasonably priced. The Barbareschi are elegant and polished, with less overt oakiness than was once common. Moccaggatta’s 2008s are among the best Barbareschi in what has proven to be a highly irregular vintage. Simply put, I can’t say enough good things about these wines. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119
Neive. Very dark ruby. Opulent, dense and with a dose of vanilla in rich fruit. Rich and mellow on the attack with seemingly integrated acidity and ongoing grainy tannin. Very intense fruit to match. Popular. (WS)