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...fragrant and structured red opens with alluring scents of crushed rose, baking spice, wild berry and a whiff of menthol. Full bodied and elegant, the focused palate delivers succulent red cherry, crushed strawberry, orange zest, licorice and white pepper framed in taut refined tannins. Fresh acidity lends tension and keeps it balanced.
...walks with delicate footsteps. In a vintage that shows many overripe wines from this appellation, Cascina delle Rose gets it right...
Powerful and virile in feel, the Rio Sordo is a super-expressive, classically austere Barbaresco... A host of dark, spiced, balsamic-infused notes develop in the glass, but the Rio Sordo remains reticent. Potent tannins add to an impression of gravitas.
Gorgeous nose of fruit coulis and sour cherry. Plenty of fruit on the palate, finely balanced and with a richly tannic finish, but the whole is undeniably elegant for this bold vintage.