Montaribaldi, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2009

Jul 12, 2012

By Michael Franz

 This producer has a relatively low profile in the USA but has performed superbly for at least three consecutive vintages.  This bottling shows impressively dark color and substantial weight on the palate, with a very engaging texture that is rich but also defined.  The ripe, plush fruit, fresh acidity, and grippy tannins are perfectly proportioned, and the finish shows a deliciously savory character that persists thanks to very subtle oak.

Country / Region

Piedmont, Italy

Appellation

Barbaresco

Grape Variety

Color

Red

Vintage

2009

Score

95

Price

US $ 40.00

Producer

Montaribaldi