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  • Country ranking ?

    357
  • Producer ranking ?

    109
  • Decanting time

    1h
  • When to drink

    Now

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The Story

14 vineyards situated in the municipality of Barbaresco. The land, at a height between 250 and 330 metres above the sea level, covers a surface of 21.4 hectares. The plants are 40 years old on average.The grapes coming from each single vineyard, seprately undergo fermentation, maceration and ageing in oak for 12 months. Then they are blended and further aged in oak for another 12 months.

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Wine Information

1989 – I believe that 1989 is a beautiful vintage. The vintage is not prized because 1989 was good only in Piedmont and principally in the Langhe. It rained in Italy a lot in October and November. In Piedmont, we had a cloudy time for almost fifteen days. It rained in Cuneo, in Switzerland, and partially in Asti. But not in the Langhe. We were crossing our fingers. The sun started again after fifteen days and we had sun through October to the ...

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Tasting note

color

Medium

ending

Medium

flavors

Cherry and Coffee

nose

Mature

recommend

Yes

taste

Medium-bodied, Firm and Ripe

Written Notes

Was really pleased that this turned up on the list. Very famous wine – the inspiration for the book, ‘Vines of San Lorenzo’. A lot of us curious to see how it was doing. Doing extremely well. Dry herbs, nuts, spices, red fruits. Underlying notes of smoky herbs. Delightful rose petal notes emerged with some time. This was taut, balanced, supple and lovely. Good acidity, fine tannins. Seriously impressive length. This is still fresh. Wonderful wine. 96
  • 96p
Medium-intense brick red colour. Evolved, maderized character with burnt sugar aromas – cappuccino, hazelnuts and dark chocolate. Medium-bodied palate with supple acidity, firm but gentle tannins, and ripe dark cherry fruit. A quite alcoholic finish with low concentration. Less refined style.
  • 87p
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Origin

Piedmont, Barbaresco

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