The 2000 Barbaresco Coparossa, from a vineyard in Neive, is a deep garnet with a ripe nose of plums and kirsch, chocolate and cinnamon. With good medium weight, suppleness, persistence, and delineation, its sweet and polished tannins combine finesse and force. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2015. Importer: Dufour & Co. Ltd., Boston, MA; tel. (617) 734-6488

Plum, flowers and perfume rise from the glass. Full-bodied, with big, soft tannins and a round, rich finish. Lovely mix of ripe fruit and new wood. Caressing texture. Softer and richer than the 1999. Best after 2007. 315 cases made, 205 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add