2012 Barbaresco Ovello
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The 2012 Barbaresco Ovello comes across as surprisingly open for a wine from this site. Ovello Barbarescos tend to be somewhat compact and austere, especially in the early going, but Cantina del Pino's 2012 offers more density and depth than is commonly found here. The flavors are bright and precise throughout, but the 2012 is missing some of the razor-like energy and persistence that makes the very best Ovello Barbarescos so compelling. On the plus side, the 2012 will drink well with minimal cellaring.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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No one farms the Ovello cru like Renato Vacca. The 2012 Barbaresco Ovello is elegant and poised, unlike some of other expressions from this vineyard that taste very ripe in this vintage. His interpretation brings out the subtle nuances and the evident power of Nebbiolo from this sun-drenched hillside facing the Barbaresco church steeple. Dark fruit segues to spice, balsam herb and polished mineral.