2008 Barthenau Pinot Nero S Urbano
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The 2008 Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano emerges from the glass with dark cherries, flowers, sweet spices and French oak. Hints of licorice, smoke and tar develop in the glass, adding complexity and nuance. The Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano, the estate's top Pinot, is made in a distinctly flashy, fruit-driven style. The intense, saline finish gives the wine its energy and drive. This is another beautiful wine from Hofstätter.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
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The 2008 Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano emerges from the glass with dark cherries, flowers, sweet spices and French oak. Hints of licorice, smoke and tar develop in the glass, adding complexity and nuance. The Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano, the estate’s top Pinot, is made in a distinctly flashy, fruit-driven style. The intense, saline finish gives the wine its energy and drive. This is another beautiful wine from Hofstatter. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020. I was very impressed with the wines I tasted from Hofstatter and proprietor Martin Foradori this year. The entry-level wines, which can be uneven, are delicious, while the top of the line bottlings deliver the goods, and then some. Importer: Domaine Select, New York, NY; tel. (212) 279-0799