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HOT WINE ALERT Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva Crus 2005

Posted on 4/6/2010

TRAVERSO'S HOT WINE **ALERT** PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO RISERVA CRUS
 
2005 VINTAGE PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO SINGLE VINEYARD CRUS NOW AVAILABLE.  RESERVE YOUR BOTTLES NOW BEFORE THEY ARE GONE!  LIMITED AVAILABILITY!  WINES TO ARRIVE BY END OF WEEK.
 
Reviews by James Suckling, Wine Spectator, December 15, 2009
 
ALL 750ML BOTTLES $61.99 EACH
 
BARBARESCO MONTEFICO RISERVA 2005
“Ripe plum, tar and dried flowers on the nose. Concentrated and full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a solid core of red fruits and ripe tannins. Fresh and structured.” 91 points

BARBARESCO RISERVA PORA 2005
“Offers fabulous aromas of blueberry and sandalwood. Full-bodied, with ripe, velvety tannins and a persistent, attractively fruity aftertaste. This will be gorgeous with bottle age.” 92 points

BARBARESCO RISERVA ASILI 2005
“Aromas of raspberry and dried flowers follow through to a full body, with chewy tannins and a vanilla, berry and cherry aftertaste. This is backward and very fruity.” 92 points
BARBARESCO RISERVA OVELLO 2005
“This has a wonderful nose, with perfumes, berries and flowers. Full-bodied, velvety and caressing on the palate. Very powerful. Needs to come together.” 91 points
BARBARESCO RISERVA MOCCAGATTA 2005
“Shows ripe raspberry and orange peel on the nose. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and mineral, berry and licorice flavors. This has a polished, velvety mouthfeel. Powerful for the vintage.” 92 points

BARBARESCO RISERVA RABAJA’ 2005
“A delicious nose of ripe fruit and Indian spices, with perfumes. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a beautiful core of fruit. Features blackberry, chocolate and citrus fruit on the finish.” 95 points

 


BARBARESCO RISERVA MONTESTEFANO 2005
“Dried mushroom and ultra ripe fruit aromas lead to a full body, with a wonderful core of fruit and velvety tannins. Long, powerful and generous.” 93 points

BARBARESCO PAJE’ RISERVA 2005
“Plummy aromas, with hints of smoke and tar. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a slightly austere mouthfeel, but pretty and balanced. Needs time to soften.” 90 points
 
UPCOMING EVENTS & TASTINGS (schedule subject to change)

Saturday, April 10 - Taste of Sicily
Saturday, April 17 - German Wines
Saturday, April 22 - New Arrivals From Trentino Italy With Guest Producer In-Store!
Wednesday, April 28 - Piedmonte Wine Tasting @ Hyatt Vineyard Creek

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Traverso's Gourmet Foods
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