Albino Rocca, Brich Ronchi, Barbaresco 1998

Deep, evolved, red.

Vinturi - FK nose - cherry liqueur, toasted hazelnut, earth/truffle, ethereal spices.

Round and mouth-filling for a Nebbiolo-based wine. Intense cherry/spice/earth flavors also show a background citrus zest character, as well as the pungent "chew" that come with it. Still shows strong acid/tannin synergy that comes close to shutting down the mouth. But flavors ride through on a separate track. Wish I had a few more bottles of this.

$50