La Spinetta, Barbaresco Starderi other_regions_italy

La Spinetta, Barbaresco Starderi other_regions_italyThe 2007 Barbaresco Riserva Starderi (Magnum) immediately flaunts the density and important structure that is associated with this celebrated vineyard site. This is an overtly generous and bountiful expression of Nebbiolo that offers thick layers of aromatic intensity. The wine's best asset is the intact and vibrant quality of the primary fruitso presented now, eleven years after the harvest. This is an expensive bottle for sure, but it does award a

espresso and tobacco scents to round things off

dense and silky

distinctly savory Masseto in 2014

this was showing really strong

and keep for 12-14 years

The red-fruited nose is brisk

(from a superbly situated 1 ha parcel high on the hill)

same alcohol but here it is effortlessly eaten up by the rich dark fruits

Drinking perfectly today

(91-94)/2027+

Still a deep ruby color that displays only a touch of lightening at the rim and that impression of youthfulness is reinforced by the distinctly earthy nose that exhibits moderate secondary development but certainly no sous bois

the palate is charged with energy