2001 Miliasso Barbaresco

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My first Barbaresco. Showed up on the shelves and couldn't resist.

Color of a Central Coast Pinot Noir. Nose of crushed red berries and black tar over dirt. Bright acidity on the palate ... where'd the fruit go? Ah, it re-emerges, lip-smacking flavors unfold slowly, a baby Barolo for sure. Good structure, but needs time..... 'way too young. 13.5% alc/vol. With Freshetta frozen 5-cheese "brick oven" pizza smothered in fresh tomato and Manzanilla olives. The price? An absolutely criminal $7.65. Buy a train-car-load.