Barbaresco, Brich Ronchi, 2001
One of the most lush and silky Ronchis yet. The ageing in new oak barriques gives this real polish and creaminess. More linear, defined and less muscular than usual, bursting with sweet velvety black fruits and a good tight tannic grip.
critic reviews
The multi-dimensional 2001 Barbaresco Bric Ronchi, a saturated ruby, is soft and round, offering sensations of toasted oak, vanilla, ripe red fruits, macerated cherries, minerals and menthol with excellent length, and great freshness on the finish. Made from vines averaging 50-60 years and aged in barrique. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2016. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411
The multi-dimensional 2001 Barbaresco Bric Ronchi, a more saturated ruby, is softer and rounder, offering sensations of toasted oak, vanilla, ripe red fruits, macerated cherries, minerals and menthol with excellent length, and great freshness on the finish. Made from vines averaging 50-60 years and aged in barrique.