Giovanni Corino, Barbera d'Alba Vigna Pozzo

Giovanni Corino, Barbera d'Alba Vigna PozzoIntense, with loads of black fruit and oaky character. Full bodied, with fine, compact tannins and a long finish. Refined and delicious. I always love this Barbera. Best after 2005. 500 cases made. JS

38% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot

Here too there is a hint of herbal tea character to the distinctly cool aromas of plum

fruit-driven wine that has ample savory fruit and a forward personality

slightly angular finish underlined by moderate acidity

Very solid quality

ripe acids and a sapid

Trasnocho is Fernando Remirez de Ganuza’s take on a more contemporary style

The palate is much better with sour lemon and quince on the entry

the 2008 shows all of the energy of the year

Matured for 11 months in 228-liter barrels (around one-third new) and enriched by 30% perpetual blend dating back to 1986

raspberry and floral pastille flavors that turn deeper and spicier as the wine opens up

with no trace of overripeness