The 2005 Barbaresco is a pretty, perfumed wine redolent of dried flowers, spices, menthol, tar and small red fruits. It shows terrific delineation and clarity in a focused yet expansive style. Although the tannins build on the finish, the wine remains poised and polished throughout. The Barbaresco used to be an average wine here, but the 2005 signals what is hopefully a sustainable move upwards in terms of quality. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019.
Proprietor Aldo Pola has made remarkable strides in recent years. The use of new French oak has come down quite a bit, and as a result the wines show much more varietal character than has been the case in the past. These are the finest wines he has made to date.
Importer: Premium Brands, Forest Hills, NY; tel. (718) 263-4094
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