2001 Martinenga Barbaresco

[VouvrayHead]

$30, 13.5%
A very enjoyable Barbaresco. Beautifully perfumed: dried flowers, cherries, and something of a mix between black licorice and tar.
Palate is fairly light-weight and slightly sweet with silky cherries and dark Nebbiolo dusky spice in the background. Fine tannins and good balance.
Claire thought it was a bit too tart, but I liked it, especially with the food (gf vegan mac and cheese with a squash, edamame and tomato quick ragout.)

[wondersofwine]

Nice note, VH.