The 2007 Barbaresco Riserva Starderi (Magnum) immediately flaunts the density and important structure that is associated with this celebrated vineyard site
Tasted at the Suduiraut vertical at the château
Very promising
As it was from cask this is more restrained than usual and it requires aggressive swirling to coax the pure and spicy essence of red berry fruit aromas to emerge from the glass where there is a slight hint of herbal tea present
balanced and sneaky long finale
Bond, Pluribus Size:3x750ml The 2007 Barbaresco Riserva StarderiFrom a vineyard located on Spring Mountain, the 2018 Pluribus (a barrel sample) reveals a deep garnet purple. Youthfully reticent, it needs a fair bit of coaxing to reveal gorgeous notions of wild blueberries, ripe black plums and warm cassis plus hints of tilled earth, truffles, menthol and tobacco leaf. The full bodied palate is densely packed with tightly wound black and blue fruit layers, supported by firm, grainy tannins and great tension,