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To be released in September, the 2014 Barbaresco is a beautiful wine that encompasses the important qualities that we look for in fine Nebbiolo. Ultimately, this is the kind of vintage that transfers best to the delicate grape. It saw a long growing season (Nebbiolo loves a late harvest) and steep diurnal temperature shifts to lock in the freshness of aromas. The mouthfeel is a bit thinner in texture, but it delivers plenty of beautiful length and endurance instead. It offers crisp tones of cherry fruit with licorice, wet earth and blue flowers. The line of Barbaresco Riserva wines from the various single vineyards will be made in 2014 (and will be released in early 2018).
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Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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A full expressive nose with layers of quince, white flowers, luscious honeyed stone fruit. Intensely rich and generous on the palate underpinned by a saline minerality and vibrant acidity, highlighting fresh notes of pink grapefruit and peach, which carries it through to a persistent mineral finish. Very impressive quality for this often overlooked appellation. OCt 2017, www.vinous.com, Drink: 2022-2042
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.