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lsandersonBy ERIC ASIMOV
Published: November 23, 2010
LET’S face it, if you haven’t gotten your Thanksgiving plans together by now, then you must be the sort of last-minute organizational genius who needs no help. So let’s look past the holiday to the future, to something much more fun to contemplate. May I suggest Barbaresco, the 2005 vintage? More
Tasting Report
BEST VALUE
Silvio Giamello, $45, ***
Barbaresco Vincenziana 2005
Fragrant with flowers, minerals and tar, delicate yet structured, lively and fresh. Needs some aging. (Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, Calif.)
Sottimano, $53, ***
Barbaresco Fausoni 2005
Dense, rich and slightly sweet; clearly a modern approach yet pure and balanced. (Michael Skurnik Wines, Syosset, N.Y.)
Paitin, $42, ***
Barbaresco Sori' Paitin 2005
Clear, balanced and elegant with aromas of red fruit and flowers. (The Roanoke Valley Wine Company, Salem, Va.)
Produttori del Barbaresco, $59, ** ½
Barbaresco Ovello Riserva 2005
Silky, floral and pleasing but straightforward. (Vias Imports, New York)
Rizzi, $50, ** ½
Barbaresco Fondetta 2005
Pure, lingering aromas and flavors of red fruit, minerals and earth. (Opici Imports, Glen Rock, N.J.)
Romano Marengo, $75, ** ½
Barbaresco Ca' Romè 2005
Well structured yet elegant, with aromas of flowers and red fruit. (Empson U.S.A., Alexandria, Va.)
Albino Rocca, $53, ** ½
Barbaresco 2005
Reticent now but a lot under the surface; would benefit from aging. (Marc de Grazia Selection/Michael Skurnik Wines, Syosset, N.Y.)
La Spinetta, $85, **
Barbaresco Valeirano 2005
Spicy, okay and somewhat thick in texture yet harmonious. (Michael Skurnik Wines)
Produttori del Barbaresco, $60, **
Rabajà Riserva 2005
Aromas of ripe red and black fruit; sweet and fresh but simple now. (Vias Imports)
Produttori del Barbaresco, $54, **
Montestefano Riserva 2005
Reticent aromas, very tannic, attenuated flavors of red fruit and minerals. (Vias Imports)
Published: November 23, 2010
LET’S face it, if you haven’t gotten your Thanksgiving plans together by now, then you must be the sort of last-minute organizational genius who needs no help. So let’s look past the holiday to the future, to something much more fun to contemplate. May I suggest Barbaresco, the 2005 vintage? More
Tasting Report
BEST VALUE
Silvio Giamello, $45, ***
Barbaresco Vincenziana 2005
Fragrant with flowers, minerals and tar, delicate yet structured, lively and fresh. Needs some aging. (Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, Calif.)
Sottimano, $53, ***
Barbaresco Fausoni 2005
Dense, rich and slightly sweet; clearly a modern approach yet pure and balanced. (Michael Skurnik Wines, Syosset, N.Y.)
Paitin, $42, ***
Barbaresco Sori' Paitin 2005
Clear, balanced and elegant with aromas of red fruit and flowers. (The Roanoke Valley Wine Company, Salem, Va.)
Produttori del Barbaresco, $59, ** ½
Barbaresco Ovello Riserva 2005
Silky, floral and pleasing but straightforward. (Vias Imports, New York)
Rizzi, $50, ** ½
Barbaresco Fondetta 2005
Pure, lingering aromas and flavors of red fruit, minerals and earth. (Opici Imports, Glen Rock, N.J.)
Romano Marengo, $75, ** ½
Barbaresco Ca' Romè 2005
Well structured yet elegant, with aromas of flowers and red fruit. (Empson U.S.A., Alexandria, Va.)
Albino Rocca, $53, ** ½
Barbaresco 2005
Reticent now but a lot under the surface; would benefit from aging. (Marc de Grazia Selection/Michael Skurnik Wines, Syosset, N.Y.)
La Spinetta, $85, **
Barbaresco Valeirano 2005
Spicy, okay and somewhat thick in texture yet harmonious. (Michael Skurnik Wines)
Produttori del Barbaresco, $60, **
Rabajà Riserva 2005
Aromas of ripe red and black fruit; sweet and fresh but simple now. (Vias Imports)
Produttori del Barbaresco, $54, **
Montestefano Riserva 2005
Reticent aromas, very tannic, attenuated flavors of red fruit and minerals. (Vias Imports)
