Red Wines

"The 2017 Barbaresco Albesani is a rich, heady wine that very much reflects the south radiance of the year. Super-ripe dark red cherry, red plum, mocha, leather and licorice flesh out nicely. The 2017 is ample, ripe and forward, with enough tannin and structure to develop nicely in bottle for a number of years to come. Like so many 2017 Barbarescos, it is a bit light, especially on the mid...

"The 2018 Barolo Bricco Boschis is packed with dark red/blue fruits, game, smoke, licorice, tobacco and cloves. I find the 2018 a bit brooding today, but it certainly has plenty of character. It should be quite enjoyable in another few years’ time, once the tannins soften." Antonio Galloni

"The 2016 Barolo Bricco Boschis is another gorgeous wine from Claudio Viberti. Sweet dark cherry, plum, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice and dark spice emerge gradually from behind a wall of brooding, potent tannins. This virile Barolo needs time to fully come together, although it will always remain big, dark and brooding in style." Antonio Galloni

The 2019 Barolo Bricco Boschis is laced with dried red cherry fruit, spice and strong savory accents. I find the flavors a bit dried out and the tannins overpowering, both of which penalize the wine's balance.

The 2020 Barbaresco Albesani Santo Stefano marries elegance and power, capturing all this site has to offer. Bright acids and beams of tannin lend energy to this mid-weight, super-expressive Barbaresco. Crushed red berry fruit, flowers, spice, incense and blood orange are all finely delineated in a classy Barbaresco that delivers the goods. " Antonio Galloni - Vinous