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Barbaresco · Italy

Fact sheet

rack of lamb · mushroom risotto · polenta with ragù · aged cheeses · pappardelle with meat sauce · osso buco

201489 pts

This wine's balsamic notes of camphor, oak, toast and crushed mint emerge in the glass while the linear palate offers licorice, sour cherry, cranberry, thyme and tobacco flavors. Close-grained, somewhat astringent tannins lend grip to the finish.
201391 pts

Leather, dried rose petal, licorice, mature berry and a whiff of camphor waft out of the glass. The structured palate offers dried black cherry, baking spice, dried herb and a hint of pipe tobacco. Assertive, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity provide balance. Drink 2018–202…
201293 pts

Aromas of perfumed berry, scorched earth, grilled herb and dried rose petal waft out of the glass. The chewy palate doles out ripe black cherry, licorice, ground pepper and clove alongside a solid backbone of velvety tannins. Tobacco and mocha notes close the finish. American No…
201092 pts

Giuseppe Nada and his son Enrico have produced an earthy and gripping Barbaresco, with floral, truffle aromas punctuated with Alpine herbs. The palate shows layers of dark cherry-berry fruit, balsamic notes of sage and mint, all backed up by a firmly tannic backbone. Best after…
200988 pts

Shows slightly riper characteristics, this has notes of dark fruit, smoked bacon, cola and teriyaki sauce. There's a slight dustiness to the tannins.