The 2000 Barbaresco Bricco Mondino, a medium garnet with a slightly acerbic if penetrating and alcoholic nose, is forceful, muscular, and tarry on the palate, but needs more fruit and sweetness to counteract the austerity of the tannins. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2012.
Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200 and JAO Wine Imports (703) 628-9615