Jay Kline

9.3

Opened and decanted two hours prior to service; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 1997 “Vigneto Brich Ronchi” pours a deep, hazy garnet color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears and some signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and desiccated black and red fruits: Blackberry, Morello cherry, bruised strawberry, dried roses, tar, leather, potting soil, and subtle warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. The finish is long and savory. This is in a lovely spot. Drink now through 2027. — 2 months ago

Kirk Wallace

9.2

I love this wine. More usually than the ronchi. The '96 is no exception. Beginning its late adolescence or even young adulthood. — 10 years ago

Devin Healey

9.4

Oh. Oh my. — 5 months ago

Bonnie Chu

9.1

Garnet. Blueberry. Robust tobacco. These tannins need a 🥩! $39 — 7 years ago

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9.2

The 2016 Barbaresco is a gorgeous entry-level wine in this range. Dark and fleshy, the 2016 offers terrific depth as well as plenty of character, which is great to see in its peer group. Black cherry, plum, mocha, leather, spice and licorice all meld together. One of the more open wines in the range, the Barbaresco will also give readers an idea of what to expect. This is an absolutely delicious wine in its peer group and price range. The straight Barbaresco is a blend from Meruzzano and young vine fruit from Ronchi. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2019) — 5 years ago

Mike Tonietto

9.3

Great wine , bought at the vineyard after tour with Giancarlo. — 10 years ago