2005 Barbaresco Starderi
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Tobacco, truffle, smoke, leather and earthy notes power out of the 2005 Barbaresco Starderi. Deep and virile in personality, the 2005 has aged nicely, although it has never become especially refined. The firm tannins remain and what ultimately comes through is a burly Barbaresco that should be enjoyed sooner rather than later.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Power and intensity reign in the 2005 Barbaresco Riserva Starderi (magnum). Dark red stone fruits, menthol, cloves, pomegranate and orange peel are all laced together in this decidedly dark, brooding, intense Barbaresco. Next to the Gallina, though, the Starderi is surprisingly a bit more forward, whereas in most vintages, the Gallina is the most precocious of La Spinetta's Barbarescos.
The 2005 Barbaresco Vigneto Starderi offers up an attractive core of bright, candied red fruit, roses and spices. Today it comes across as quite vibrant and fresh, suggesting a minimum of several years of cellaring are needed before the wine starts drinking at its finest. The tannins build on the long finish, but they are also beautifully balanced here.
The 2005 Barbaresco Vigneto Starderi offers up an attractive core of bright, candied red fruit, roses and spices. Today it comes across as quite vibrant and fresh, suggesting a minimum of several years of cellaring are needed before the wine starts drinking at its finest. The tannins build on the long finish, but they are also beautifully balanced. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025. Giorgio Rivetti has another set of very solid wines on his hands with his 2005 Barbarescos. The wines have always shown terrific balance and are just a notch or two below his 2004s. Importer: Indigenous Selections, Fort Lauderdale FL; tel. (954) 530-4021