2005 Barbaresco Serraboella
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The 2005 Barbaresco Serraboella is a more immediate, fruit-driven wine than the Vigne Erte, partly because during this era, the Serraboella was aged partly in French oak. The first signs of tertiary nuance have begun to appear in the bouquet, but there is more than enough depth and intensity in the fruit to support at least another handful of years in the cellar, although there is no further upside to be gained.
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Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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A lovely nose of damson jam with the tang of Seville orange. Tiny touch of VA. The palate has some chestnut and earthy, autumnal notes with a tiny highlight of orange. But the tannins are absolutely punishing. I'm not sure if they don't just rob this wine of any pleasure it might give. (TC)
The 2005 Barbaresco Serraboella is an intense wine bursting with primary dark fruit and sweet toasted oak. The tannins remain fairly imposing, but the fruit is also fresh, suggesting the wine will age gracefully. This imposing Serraboella is impressive for its breadth and concentration. The wine was aged in a combination of 20-hectoliter casks and smaller French oak barrels.
The 2005 Barbaresco Serraboella is an intense wine bursting with primary dark fruit and sweet toasted oak. The tannins remain fairly imposing, but the fruit is also fresh, suggesting the wine will age gracefully. This imposing Serraboella is impressive for its breadth and concentration. The wine was aged in a combination of 20-hectoliter casks and smaller French oak barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022. Cigliuti is an estate that doesn’t seem to get much attention these days. To be sure, these are not flashy, obvious wines, yet for the most part they deliver plenty of enjoyment and pleasure. Importers: Indigenous Selections, Fort Lauderdale FL; tel. (954) 530-4021; David Vincent Selection, Union, NJ; tel. (908) 397-9117; Bianco Rosso Imports, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 781-0702