The 2001 Barbaresco displays a medium ruby color, flavors of crushed raspberries and spices, and a persistent, fresh finish. Made from Rocca’s youngest vineyards, it represents superb quality for a base bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2011. Importer: Blavod Extreme, Franklin, TN; tel. (615) 771-9111

Plenty of blackberry, plum and cedar character. Full-bodied, with plummy fruit, chewy, caressing tannins and a long finish. Needs time. This is a new blended Barbaresco from one of the masters of the area. Best after 2009. 750 cases made, 250 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add