2014 Barbaresco Ovello, Cantina del Pino, Piedmont

2014 Barbaresco Ovello, Cantina del Pino, Piedmont

There’s real power to the Ovello this year, yet with alpine-touched fruit which gives the wine incredible balance and purity. Saline and dark and brooding, but with incredible precision on the finish, this is a simply stunning Barbaresco.

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Barbaresco (DOCG), Piedmont, Italy (North West), Italy
  • Maturity
    Ready 2019 - 2028info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    14%
  • Classification
    DOCG - Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

Tasting notes

The 2014 Barbaresco Ovello is going to need at least a few years in bottle to open up. That won't come as any surprise to Piedmont lovers who are familiar with the natural youthful austerity that is a signature of wines from this site. Sage, crushed rock, mint, licorice and wild flowers develop as the wine sits in the glass. Translucent and energetic, with precision to burn, the 2014 has a lot to offer once it comes together fully. When it does, readers should expect a mid-weight, classically proportioned Barbaresco that is more about persistence than volume or overt depth.

Antonio Galloni, vinous.com (October 2018)
93/100

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