Sottimano Barbaresco Fausoni, Barbaresco DOCG, Italy

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點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：5948

The 2005 Barbaresco Fausoni is remarkably dense and fruit-driven in this vintage. Raspberries, flowers, menthol and sweet spices flow from this medium-bodied Barbaresco. The wine offers outstanding length and well-integrated tannins. A few years of bottle age should help the wine settle down a bit. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2022. Sottimano is one of the leading producers in Barbaresco. Readers should check out Issue 178 for value-priced wines from this estate, which has been on a roll for a few years. Simply put, there are few, if any, growers in Barbaresco that offer this level of consistency throughout their entire range. Sottimano’s 2005 Barbarescos have always shown superb balance. They are on average slightly fresher than the 2004s, with a touch less concentration, something that is very much in keeping with the qualities of the vintage. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411

There's very ripe strawberry on the nose, almost overripe. Full-bodied and very concentrated, with layers of chewy tannins and a long finish. Best after 2012. 380 cases made, 140 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

Fausoni is a rich and opulent Barbaresco that presents a veritable wall of flavors that surrounds you on all sides: Vanilla, sweet cherry and chocolate are the most obvious aromas, but Indian spice and black currants also make an appearance. Awesome intensity is followed by firm structure. Drink after 2015.——M.L.(12/31/2009)—— 94