2004 Barbaresco Bernadot
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Medium red. Enticing aromas of raspberry, strawberry, smoked meat and sandalwood. Juicy, spicy and tightly wound; a bit unforthcoming today. Finishes with some firm, slightly drying oak tannins and flavors of blueberry, bitter chocolate, licorice and coffee.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2004 Barbaresco Bernardot reveals a darker, more brooding profile than the Asili, with prominent smoke, tar, toasted oak, spices and sweet dark cherries. Medium in body, it offers outstanding length and an intense, vibrant personality.
The 2004 Barbaresco Bernardot reveals a darker, more brooding profile than the Asili, with prominent smoke, tar, toasted oak, spices and sweet dark cherries. Medium in body, it offers outstanding length and an intense, vibrant personality. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019. For the most part, this is a strong set of new wines from Ceretto. The 2004 single-vineyard Barbarescos are both outstanding and the Barolo selections aren’t too far behind. Unfortunately there is no Barolo Bricco Rocche in 2003. The wines still show a generous use of oak, but when vintage conditions are favorable, the wines can be beautiful, as the 2004 Barbarescos attest. My one criticism is of the entry-level wines. The Barbaresco Asij and Barolo Zonchera are both disappointing relative to best wines at this level. Ceretto certainly has the resources to do better. Importer: Moet Hennessy USA, New York, NY; tel. (212) 251-8200