2015 Barbaresco Bernadot

From the Treiso township, the 2015 Barbaresco Bernadot is slightly smoky and mineral compared to the Asili expression that I tasted at the same time. The bouquet here takes a minute or two longer to open and express itself. I also discovered that the mouthfeel of this wine shows more fiber and volume. There is a discernible touch of cherry sweetness here as well. Some 10,000 bottles were produced.

The 2015 Barbaresco Bernardot is laced with sweet red cherry, kirsch, mint, cinnamon and wild berry. The natural ripeness of 2015 makes the Bernardot easy to drink young, even if there is a good bit of tannin that could use more time in bottle to soften. Here, too, the current Ceretto style that emphasizes mid-weight structure is quite apparent. Time in the glass brings out the more virile side of Barbaresco in a wine that expresses the myriads shades of contrast that make Nebbiolo such a fascinating grape.

Treiso. Tasted blind. Palish ruby. Soft nose of red fruit. Juicy and lively red-fruit palate with an elegant medium-bodied weight and crunchy tannins. Fine, soft, perfumed cherry on the finish. Can already be approached. (WS)