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Rivetti Massimo 2006 Serraboella Riserva Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)

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This beautiful Riserva Nebbiolo from the Serraboella cru opens with warm and generous aromas of spice box, toasted almond, red fruit and vanilla. Thick density, balance and subtle softness make this wine a bit more approachable to drink within five years. The close is accented by a bright spot of sweet cinnamon. — M.L. (9/1/2011)

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Rivetti Massimo 2003 Serraboella Riserva Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)

Price $50

Serraboella is among the most important vineyards in the Neive part of Barbaresco and commands some of the highest prices for its fruit. You can see why. This Riserva has held up beautifully to the 2003 heat and boast luscious aromas of ripe fruit, plum, spice and black licorice. It’s a powerful and meaty expression that will appeal to those who like a rounder style. — M.L. (4/1/2009)

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Rivetti Massimo 2007 Froi Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)

Here’s an elegant and pure Barbaresco that delivers an aromatic embroidery of spice, wild berry, incense and sandalwood fragrances. The wine is firm and tart in the mouth, with an excellent balance between freshness and tannic structure. — M.L. (12/1/2010)

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Rivetti Massimo 2005 Serraboella Riserva Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)

This Riserva Serraboella Barbaresco from the tricky 2005 vintage shows nice concentration and density backed by generous aromas of smoke, ripe cherry and smoked ham. There’s a touch of overripe or candied fruit that only helps add to the overall intensity. In the mouth, this wine is silky and very smooth. — M.L. (12/1/2010)

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Rivetti Massimo 2009 Froi Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)

Silky, clean and lean, this showcases typical Nebbiolo aromas of cola, blue flower and powdered licorice. The mouthfeel delivers firmness and youthful determination that will soften with 10 or more years of cellar aging. — M.L. (9/1/2012)

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Rivetti Massimo 2007 Serraboella Riserva Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)

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This opens with delicate aromas of soapy lavender flower, pressed rose petal, sweet marzipan and white pepper. The tannins seem evolved and silky, and there’s a touch of sweet fruit on the finish. — M.L. (9/1/2012)

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Rivetti Massimo 2005 Froi Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)

Price $45

You could describe this wine as linear and elongated. Everything about it seems to suggest length and longevity including its well-chiseled aromas of graphite, charcoal mineral, tar, licorice and black currant. It offers ash and smoke in the mouth but is not flat or tired. In fact, it tastes succulent, austere and important. — M.L. (4/1/2009)

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Rivetti Massimo 2004 Froi Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)

Price $45

Gentle wood shavings add a layer of softness and concentration to this well-integrated Barbaresco. This is a pristine and ruby-colored wine with a playful bouquet of tart cherry, truffle and tar backed by firm tannins and zesty acidity that guarantee a long aging future ahead. Drink 2012–2015. — M.L. (4/1/2009)

Most Reviewed Designations

Bricco Avene Carlin Burel Costa di Mu Froi Maggiorina Serraboella Serraboella Riserva

Most Reviewed Varietals

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