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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)
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)
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)
Rivetti Massimo 2003 Serraboella Riserva Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)
- $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)
Rivetti Massimo 2008 Froi Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)
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Pretty oak tones of toasted nut and vanilla cream are evident without being overwhelming or exaggerated against the wine’s fresh forest berry aromas. There are touches of bitterness and rawness at this young stage in the wine’s life that will soften with time.
— M.L.
(9/1/2011)
Rivetti Massimo 2004 Froi Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)
- $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)
Rivetti Massimo 2005 Froi Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)
- $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)
Rivetti Massimo 2006 Costa di Mu Pinot Nero (Langhe)
- $29
Here’s a spicy and elegant expression of Pinot Nero (from Piedmont in northern Italy) with very nice intensity and staying power. You’ll get aromas of wild berry, vanilla and light graphite layers followed by a smooth, supple feel in the mouth.
— M.L.
(4/1/2010)
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