The 2005 Barbaresco Marcarini reveals a darker profile than the Valgrande. A large-scaled, generous Barbaresco, it possesses attractive dark fruit, menthol and spices with tons of plumpness and density. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2019. Its great to see Ca- del Baio and proprietor Giulio Grasso follow up their highly successful 2004s with this set of wines. Various American importers: Casa Bruno Llc, Portland, OR; tel. (503) 235-7429; Jan D-Amore Wines, Brooklyn, NY; tel. (917) 257-7994; Dolce e Dani Llc, Avon, CO

Plenty of ripe fruit on the nose, from strawberry to cherry and mineral, leads to a full body, with silky tannins and a berry, light vanilla and green coffee bean aftertaste. Long and delicious. Best after 2011. 1,100 cases made, 450 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add