2014 Barbaresco
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Tasting notes
Pale ruby. Light nose. Fruity start with light fruit and some acid but not that much tannin. Fairly middle of the road and accessible. (JR)
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Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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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).
Rose petal and strawberry aromas follow through to a full body, chewy tannins and a fresh finish. Tar. Flavorful finish. Very well-done for the vintage. Drink or hold.
Bottled 29 March. Normally this gets at least six months of bottle age, but as the 2013 is already sold out, this vintage will be released shortly. Impressively concentrated ruby for what is allegedly a light year. Serious and tight red-fruit nose. Immediate Nebbiolo notes with aeration. Impressive concentration, structure and length. Intense, almost aromatic, tannins. Immediate and long. (WS)
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.