Barbaresco 2002

Albino Rocca (Italy)

Grapes: Nebbiolo
Red Wine	Score:

This Barbaresco shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and blackberry followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, cinnamon, licorice, tobacco, carob, vanilla and black pepper. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, pleasing crispness, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. This Barbaresco ages for 18 months in cask.
Alcohol: 14%
Food match: Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	Suggested serving temperature: 18° C (64° F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)
Issue 34, October 2005