Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.5
This is fantastic. The nose is fascinating with a sort of minty, floral quality that is hard to describe. It's very lifted and sexy; and I might even say there's a tiny, tiny hint of VA. The palate is soft, lush and beautifully balanced. The fruit character is markedly darker than other Barbarescos I've had lately, but the tannins are completely integrated. This rocks now but I would love to try it a few years down the line.
This is fantastic. The nose is fascinating with a sort of minty, floral quality that is hard to describe. It's very lifted and sexy; and I might even say there's a tiny, tiny hint of VA. The palate is soft, lush and beautifully balanced. The fruit character is markedly darker than other Barbarescos I've had lately, but the tannins are completely integrated. This rocks now but I would love to try it a few years down the line.
1 person found it helpfulNov 23rd, 2018
Delicate, roses, slightly darker fruit, medium structure, feel lighter bodied than other barbarescos, very lovely !!
Delicate, roses, slightly darker fruit, medium structure, feel lighter bodied than other barbarescos, very lovely !!
Dec 25th, 2019
Chez Bruce with moff and Sarah July 2019
Chez Bruce with moff and Sarah July 2019
Jul 27th, 2019
Probably should have waited a few more years, as the tannins were too large and in charge. That said, I still really dug it, from the sexy perfume of lip gloss to the puckering sour cherry explosion. Try it with a super cheesy dish.
Probably should have waited a few more years, as the tannins were too large and in charge. That said, I still really dug it, from the sexy perfume of lip gloss to the puckering sour cherry explosion. Try it with a super cheesy dish.
Mar 25th, 2019
Obviously too young but nice. Integrated with excellent acid and freshness. Loads of dark fruit and some good earth.
Obviously too young but nice. Integrated with excellent acid and freshness. Loads of dark fruit and some good earth.
Nov 10th, 2018Cherry, rose petal, raspberry. Needs to breathe a bit or decant
Cherry, rose petal, raspberry. Needs to breathe a bit or decant
Aug 6th, 2018
Casey had this 6 years ago
Casey had this 6 years ago
Jan 18th, 2019
Robert had this 6 years ago
Robert had this 6 years ago
Feb 2nd, 2019
Andrew had this 6 years ago
Andrew had this 6 years ago
Nov 23rd, 2018
Raun had this 7 years ago
Raun had this 7 years ago
Jul 28th, 2018
Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
