Paitin, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2012

The Barbaresco bottlings from Paitin appeal to me at a very high level almost every year, and the pricing in the USA is always quite reasonable, so they are well worth a search.  This was on the lighter side of the best wines from 2012, but it proves quite winning thanks to expressive aromas and excellent balance and integration.  A subtle swath of sweetness across the midpalate holds everything together and provides softness to the finish.