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Montaribaldi 2007 Palazzina Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)

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Price $26

Here’s a big and brawny Barbaresco with loads of intensity and fruity pulp (as demonstrated by the wine’s dark appearance). The wine moves thickly over the palate, imparting perfumed tones of church incense and wild berries along the way. It also offers tart, firm tannins and promises a long aging future ahead. Drink after 2015. — M.L. (12/1/2010)

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Montaribaldi 2007 Borzoni Nebbiolo (Barolo)

Price $58

Barolo Borzoni promises a long road ahead. At this young stage in the wine’s life, you’ll encounter fresh aromas of raspberry and cherry with toasted nut aromas and exotic spice. The wine opens with a bright garnet color, dense concentration and juicy tannins. — M.L. (9/1/2011)

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Montaribaldi 2008 Palazzina Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)

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Here’s a finely crafted and rich expression of Barbaresco with evident oak tones that are enhanced by mature berry fruit, cola and creamy vanilla. The wine shows very nice saturation, richness and persistency. It also has a sour note of astringency on the close at this young stage in its life. Drink after 2015. — M.L. (9/1/2011)

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Montaribaldi 2009 Palazzina Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)

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A cellarworthy Barbaresco—this opens with dusty aromas of crushed mineral and tobacco backed by ethereal tones of cola and dried violet. There’s a dusty, firm quality to the tannins that help propel the long, silky finish. — M.L. (9/1/2012)

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Montaribaldi 2007 Sorì Montaribaldi Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)

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Price $45

With 47 acres of vine, the Taliano family presents a thickly concentrated expression of Nebbiolo with pulpy fruit notes of cassis and blackberry. There’s a bit of smoked ham, wet earth, vanilla and white truffle in there as well and the wine closes with a dense, velvety finish. — M.L. (12/1/2010)

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Montaribaldi 2009 Sorì Montaribaldi Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)

Thanks to its silky mouthfeel and balanced acidity, this renders a sensation of elegance and finesse. There’s pulp and dimension on the nose with layers of red currant and underbrush. — M.L. (9/1/2012)

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Montaribaldi 2008 Sorì Montaribaldi Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)

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Price $45

This pretty Barbaresco bursts open with concentration, heft and a vibrant ruby color. On closer inspection, there are some earthy tones of moist soil, toasted almond and black olive at the back that help shape a fuller, more complex bouquet. — M.L. (9/1/2011)

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Montaribaldi 2008 Borzoni Nebbiolo (Barolo)

Price $63

This edition of Barolo Borzoni shows jammy aromas of cherry preserves and raspberry. You’ll also detect a note of greenness that comes across as dried sage or olive. The mouthfeel is astringent and tight. — M.L. (9/1/2012)

Most Reviewed Designations

Borzoni Palazzina Sorì Montaribaldi

Most Reviewed Varietals

Nebbiolo

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