Dense in feel and very deeply flavored, with very impressive intensity and length, this is nevertheless not a standard-issue powerhouse. It shows wonderful proportionality, with restrained oak and virtually perfect balance of acidity, tannin and fruit. I found it to be one of the most impressive wines of the Barbareschi in this year’s Nebbiolo Prima tastings for sheer power and breeding, as the wine seems natural and direct, yet it also shows real dimension in addition to its palpable depth and density.
