La Spinetta, Barbaresco Starderi

La Spinetta, Barbaresco StarderiThe 2007 Barbaresco Riserva Starderi (Magnum) immediately flaunts the density and important structure that is associated with this celebrated vineyard site. This is an overtly generous and bountiful expression of Nebbiolo that offers thick layers of aromatic intensity. The wine's best asset is the intact and vibrant quality of the primary fruitso presented now, eleven years after the harvest. This is an expensive bottle for sure, but it does award a

A gentle application of wood sets off an earthy

orange pith and light rose petal scents that unfurl with aeration

35% whole clusters)

Richard Geoffroy's push for additional ripeness working well with the late-maturing

intense and muscular largescaled flavors possess excellent power before culminating in a stony and hugely long finish where the only nit is a touch of warmth

(this now contains only 25% young vine Clos de la Roche fruit as Seysses explains “we no longer have much young vine fruit

but it should be well worth the wait as this is most impressive

bouquet garni

I very much like the depth and while not quite as structured as the Clos de Vougeot this will require an extended snooze in a cool cellar to realize its full

fresh fruit

Tasting date

concentrated and jam-packed with black fruit preserves and fantastic freshness to balance