Renato Cigliuti is developing a second Barbaresco from a vineyard near his cellars in Bricco di Neive, but the vines are still very young and, as the 2000 Barbaresco Serraboella demonstrates, this is the wine to stick with. A fresh and bright garnet, its warm and open nose of wild cherries, floral notes, and fennel is matched by an equally pleasurable palate of focused fruit, ample structure and depth, and good roundness, particularly for a vineyard known for wines which are a bit tannic when young. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2015.
Importer: Domaine Select, New York, NY; tel. (212) 279-0799