2016 Pasquero-Elia - Barbaresco Sori Paitin

2011 La Rioja Alta - Gran Reserva 904

The 2011 Rioja Gran Reserva 904 has been one of my go-to cuv?es since my earliest days as a wine lover. This latest release is a blend of 60-year-old Tempranillo from Briñas, Rodenzo and Villalba (89%) and the remainder Graciano from the Montecillo...

2016 Rocca, Bruno - Barbaresco Rabaja

Bruno Rocca is a protagonist of the Rabaj? cru and has done much to bring this growing site to the world stage. The 2016 Barbaresco Rabaj? is a determined wine that shows firm but measured power when given ample time to open. It just keeps going with ener...

2016 Sottimano - Barbaresco Basarin

2016 Marchese di Gresy - Barbaresco Martinenga

Compared to the 2015 vintage that I tasted at the same time, the 2016 Barbaresco Martinenga is slightly more saturated and concentrated in terms of appearance. This wine shows a dense inner core with dark fruit flavors, tannins and lively acidity that wil...