2007 Produttori del Barbaresco - Barbaresco

Unlike Produttori del Barbaresco's numerous (perhaps too numerous) single vineyard offerings, which are clearly designed for the cellar, its normale Barbaresco can clearly go both ways. It can be cellared for 7 to 10 years, but is also delectably enjoyable to drink now (Decant one hour in advance.) A luminous deep ruby red in color, with a discreet nose of truffles, rose petal and berries, it offers up succulent, spicy red and blackberry fruit, with a hint of saffron and new earth rising on the tart, tangy classically Piedmont finish. Tremendous refinement and aging ability, at a relatively affordable price.