Vito Sergio Parente

9.3

Love CDV #rabaja #barbaresco #nebbiolo — 6 years ago

Eric Guido

9.3

What a gorgeous bouquet on the '99 Giuseppe Cortese #Barbaresco #Rabaja. Here I found an earthy profile with masses of tobacco up front followed by moist dark soil, tar, dried roses, a mix of savory herbs and hints of black cherry. On the palate, I found soft medium-weight textures with balsamic tones, dried red fruits, iron-born minerals, balanced acids and wonderfully resolved tannins. Minerality defined the finish along with dark earth, inner florals and a bitter twang of acidity. I have a feeling that this will get even better through the evening--we shall see. — 6 years ago