The 2007 Barbaresco Serraboella is a rather firm wine with little of the open, radiant fruit that is typical of the vintage. Then again, Serraboella is a part of the Barbaresco zone where wines can be unusually austere when young. With some coaxing red cherries, menthol, spices and crushed flowers emerge in a powerful, focused expression of Nebbiolo. If this opens up a bit it may very well merit a higher score. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.
Fontanabianca is one of Piedmont’s under the radar producers. The Barbareschi in particular merit far more attention than they generally receive.
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