Pertinace, Vigneto Marcarini, Barbaresco 2004

Ruby/red.

Cherry jam, earth, brown spice, leather nose. Fresh, lifted.

Intense, vibrant, almost painful (Tanzer-ism) flavors matching the nose. Massive, acid-driven structure clenches the mid-palate, but does not kill finishing strawberry/cherry flavor. Great purity.

PFG. This should drink well for a very long time.

Day 3 - Cherry jam, hazelnut liqueur dominant aromas now. Red licorice too. Deep cherry action in the mouth, along with prune (positive). Huge teeth-coating structure, driven by strong acidity.

$45