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Barbaresco
Barbaresco · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Nebbiolo
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Barbaresco
- Appellation
- Barbaresco
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
red meats · lamb · truffles · aged cheeses · mushroom risotto
Rated vintages
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201489 pts
This bright, elegant wine opens with wild berry, violet, cake spice and aromatic herb notes. The palate delivers red cherry, cranberry, white pepper and licorice flavors framed by taut, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity.
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201385 pts
This opens with aromas suggesting weedy forest floor, stewed prune, leather and grilled porcini mushroom. The palate is on the raw side, offering tart sour cherry and a hint of dark cooking spice alongside raspy, grainy tannins that dry out the finish.