Dante Rivetti - Bricco di Neive Riserva Barbaresco 2000 (750ml) Willamette Valley

Dante Rivetti - Bricco di Neive Riserva Barbaresco 2000 (750ml) Willamette ValleyThe aromas were massive: a stunning expression that promoted secondary aromas over primary. Most prominent was a sharp blast of anise seed, earth and truffle, with a thin but bright veneer of sour cherry underneath. There were minimal floral notes, as you often get rose with Barbaresco. Not here. On the palate, everything worked perfectly, with measured tannins, momentous acidity, and once again, the flavors of black licorice and earth leading over

The d66 Others Department 66 Grenache red blend is a medium-bodied

just as an Amarone does

balanced attack

Merlot from high atop Sonoma Mountain was blended in to complement our valley floor fruit

Expect balanced

Crisp and toasty nose

Barbera refreshes the dining experience of everyone

allowing optimal grape ripeness while maintaining natural acidity essential for the wine’s freshness

white floral silky notes

Moroccan spice and botanical herb scents are complemented by smoky mineral and vanilla flourishes

some smoke and woody tones

The Malvasia brings the stone fruit sweetness and fruity aromatics