Produttori Barbaresco, Barbaresco Muncagota Riserva other_regions This is a powerful but

This is a powerful but classy effort that

dark fruit

On the plus side the exceptionally rich and concentrated broad-shouldered flavors possess outstanding amounts of dry extract that impart a velvety texture to the plush finish that is slightly sweet due to the generous wood treatment

Note that like several wines reviewed above that my projected range assumes the underlying material is up to the job of successfully absorbing the wood treatment

Produttori Barbaresco, Barbaresco Muncagota Riserva other_regions This is a powerful butThe 2016 Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota stands out in this group of nine for the slightly more mineral driven definition on the bouquet and the bigger textural impact and structure of the mouthfeel. There is plenty of wild fruit and cherry, but the wine's aromas also veer toward crushed stone, iron ore, spice and candied orange peel. You feel the impact on the palate, thanks to integrated tannins, freshness and an elegant dose of fruit or phenolic