A wonderfully broad-ranging nose reflects plenty of floral influences along with a lovely array of spice elements on the dark berry and Asian-style tea scented nose

(89-92)/2012+

Most of the time I am greeted

all wrapped in a linear finish where the supporting tannins appear to be riper

vibrant and appealingly textured medium-bodied flavors are notably less refined but more powerful while exhibiting fine length on the compact

Francesco Versio, Barbaresco other_regions_italy A wonderfully broad-ranging nose reflectsNeive. Tasted blind. Deep, lustrous ruby. Deep, aromatic cherry fruit nose and plenty of fragrant sweet cherry on the palate. Very embryonic and long and with lots of chewy tannins and succulent acidity. Concentrated and yet elegantly built. (WS)