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Barbaresco
Barbaresco · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Nebbiolo
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Barbaresco
- Appellation
- Barbaresco
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
red meats · game · roasted meats · aged cheeses · mushroom risottos · truffle dishes
Rated vintages
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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201486 pts
Aromas suggesting cellar floor, camphor and paraffin lead the nose of this wine. The camphor note follows through to the lean palate, along with red berry, ground clove and powdered sage flavors. Bracing tannins leave an astringent, drying finish.
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201387 pts
This opens with aromas of toast, oak, menthol, resin, coffee bean and medicinal notes. The aromas carry over to the firm palate, along with thyme, clove, licorice and bracing tannins.
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201293 pts
This takes a few minutes to open up in the glass before revealing alluring classic Nebbiolo scents of wild red berry, sweet cake spice and a balsamic note. The palate is spot on; delivering juicy raspberry, wild cherry, black tea, ground pepper, cinnamon, chopped herb and a hint…
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201190 pts
This full-bodied wine reveals aromas of wild berry and allspice accented with a balsamic note. The palate is still rather closed but delivers black cherry, black pepper, sage and licorice alongside tightly woven tannins that need to unwind. Drink 2016–2023.