ON-500827

Fontanafredda Coste Rubín Barbaresco 2005, Docg

Barbaresco (Nebbiolo) Barbaresco (Nebbiolo)
Piedmont, Italy

$39.95 (500827)

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88 pts
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November 07, 2009

Critic Reviews (2)

David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This slim, taut mid-weight nebbiolo is showing a bit of evolution. The nose is fragrant and complex with leather,...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Still a little closed at the moment on the nose, though the palate shows nice delicacy, freshness and red fruit...

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Paul Uys
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Christopher Madej
Christopher Madej

I found the nose of this wine to be a little bit shy, but interesting nonetheless, with pretty cranberry and floral components counterbalanced by earthier scents of truffles and tar. On the palate, while I think this is still evolving but nonetheless is showing pretty well now. Very sleek, with tar, tobacco and cranberry flavours over round, somewhat chewy tannins. Nice mouthfeel, but a bit of heat on the back end as well. Quite interesting, unfortunately a little bit pricy. I would love to taste this again in a few years.

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