2021 | Montaribaldi Barbaresco "Sorì" | Piedmont | Italy Azienda Agricola La Giaretta with seams of dark chocolate

with seams of dark chocolate and espresso

this Barolo shows aromas and flavors of strawberry

Here the richer palate is balanced by the soft but present tannins

A tiny-lot Pinot from a California legend's estate is a genuine cult curiosity

2021 | Montaribaldi Barbaresco "Sorì" | Piedmont | Italy Azienda Agricola La Giaretta with seams of dark chocolateA cru Barbaresco from a respected grower Montaribaldi's "Sor," elegant and perfumed Nebbiolo. Montaribaldi is a family estate in Barbaresco, and "Sor" (Piedmontese for a prime, sun facing slope) is a cru bottling of 100% Nebbiolo. Barbaresco is Barolo's more perfumed, elegant sibling, and this shows it beautifully: rose, red cherry and spice over fine, silky tannins refined, aromatic Nebbiolo that drinks well earlier yet ages gracefully. A cru