Vite Colte Spezie Barbaresco Riserva 2017 (750ml) Napa County

Vite Colte Spezie Barbaresco Riserva 2017 (750ml) Napa CountyColour: ruby red shading to garnet. Bouquet: intense and remarkably complex, with nuances of ripe black and red fruits Showing spices like black pepper and cloves. Palate: dry and warm, with impressive body and texture. The long lingering finish exhibits ripe red and black fruits and a remarkable balsamic note.

A net aroma in which liquorice stands

This cuvée is produced from grapes planted in the "Champ-Rond" vineyard and vinified in 800-liter amphoras

high-sugar Muscat and Muscadelle grapes

Grattamacco uses the typical “Bordeaux” approach with the Bolgheri Superiore that is selected directly from the best barrels to enhance elegance and aging potential

adding shape to the long

and pear with just a hint of an oak finish

8 hectare (1

negotiating for grapes

Reminding me of a slightly more elegant 2005 (it also has similarities to the 2016)

Cooper & Thief’s bourbon barrel-aged Red Blend offers notes of warm toasty vanilla

adding length and cut

10% Corvinone