Ruby, clear and bright. The nose has nice cherries to it. Slight licorice and char. On the palate, this shows a nice complexity. Certainly outperforming vintage expectations. Tart cherries and cherry juice. Good acidity. nice finish. Food friendly.
This is a big, albeit young, wine. Ruby/purple in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, some black raspberries, some cherries, spice and slight tar. Full bodied. Nice texture. Moderate acidity. On the palate, mostly black cherry fruit but some other fruits in there as well. A bit of menthol on the finish. Firm tannins. This needs more cellaring, but is certainly enjoyable today. Perhaps wait another five to seven years and drink for ten to fifteen after that and the score should go up by at least a few points. A nice food match would be hearty pasta dishes
One of the best Cooperatives making wine is the Produttori del Barbaresco. Always good, but a few times every decade they nail it and 2006 was one of those. Deep garnet in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is great with cherries, tar and spice. Medium bodied with lighter tannins. On the palate, this is complex, with good acidity and delicious. Lots of cherry fruit and a nice earthiness. At age 15, it is mature but with time left. Drink over the next seven to ten years. This is nice on its own but will be better with food. Pasta with a mushroom cream sauce will be great.
Fascinating to drink this side by side with the Ovello from the same warm vintage. This is more muscular and dense. Deep purple in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is tight but opens in the glass to show black cherries, cherries, slight mint and perhaps some balsamic. Full bodied. Firm tannins that are a bit drying. Plenty of depth and complexity but tightly layered. Much more open on the palate. Black cherries with spice but also a hint of stewed fruits. The later is not overwhelming but is more prominent in the finish. This wine has excellent parts but one wonders if it
From one of the best Co-Ops making wine anywhere in the world, this is their base level Barbaresco. And, as they seem to do a few times every decade, they nailed it in 2016. Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose is great with cherries, spices, forest floor and slight mint. On the palate, this has a lovely lush texture.
This seemed a bit reticent at this point in its life cycle. No doubt it will emerge soon but if opening soon, best go give this a long decant. Ruby/purple in appearance. Mostly clear and bright. The nose has cherries, black cherries, and spice. Medium bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, cherries with some black cherries. Spice/oak with some forest floor notes. Good acidity. Moderate finish. Right now this drinks better with food than on its own. Mushroom Ragout would work well. Hold for three to five years and drink for ten to twelve after that.
