Fontanabianca’s 2006 Barbaresco Serraboella is one of the more medium-bodied wines of the vintage. Dark cherries, plums and spices emerge from this Barbaresco, with good length and fine overall balance. The tannins remain a touch firm, as the wine doesn’t quite have enough plumpness to provide maximum balance. I would choose to drink the Serraboella on the young side as the potential for upside seems limited. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2016.
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