2003 Barbaresco Rabaja
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Tasting notes
Neive-Treiso. Meaty and surprisingly backward, with hints of tar and dark fruit. Has freshness too, but bitter, firm tannins dominate at the moment. Still has a future. (WS)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The darkest of the three Barbarescos, the 2003 Rabajà opens with a captivating balsamic nose followed by layers of black fruits, tar, smoke, earthiness, menthol and toasted oak that unfold onto the palate with exceptional concentration, length and balance, closing with a fine, long finish. A big, powerful, expression of Barbaresco, it displays plenty of fruit to balance the tannins and is an excellent example of the full-throttle, extreme style of the vintage at its best.
The darkest of the three Barbarescos, the 2003 Barbaresco Rabaja opens with a captivating balsamic nose followed by layers of black fruits, tar, smoke, earthiness, menthol and toasted oak that unfold onto the palate with exceptional concentration, length and balance, closing with a fine, long finish. A big, powerful expression of Barbaresco, it displays plenty of fruit to balance the tannins and is an excellent example of the full-throttle, extreme style of the vintage at its best. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2018. Importer: Blavod Extreme, Franklin, TN; tel. (615) 771-9111