Simple and linear, this has a mixed berry aroma, with notes of licorice, leather and dried tobacco. It’s plush, fresh and shows power on the finish. — (9/1/2012) —87

Bordino is a traditional wine with some of the sharpness and nervous edginess you find in older Barbarescos. The nose is redolent of road tar, root beer, dried spice, ginger and a touch of white truffle. You really need food with this wine otherwise its tight tannins and power can be overwhelming. Drink after 2012.——M.L.(4/1/2009)—— 88