2000 Moccagatta Barbaresco Basarin
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The 2000 Barbaresco Basarin, with pleasurable fruit and smoky licorice tones on the nose, is lively and fresh in flavor, firm in structure, but with the highest level of tannins and acidity. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2014. 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
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The Wine Advocate
Daniel Thomases, Wine Advocate
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The 2000 Barbaresco Basarin, with pleasurable fruit and smoky licorice tones on the nose, is lively and fresh in flavor, firm in structure, but with the highest level of tannins and acidity. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2014. Wine Advocate # 149. Daniel Thomases
The 2000 Barbaresco Basarin, with pleasurable fruit and smoky licorice tones on the nose, is lively and fresh in flavor, firm in structure, but with the highest level of tannins and acidity. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2014. Oct 2003, www.robertparker.com
Moderately saturated medium red. Redcurrant, mint, tar and oak on the nose. Smooth and firm in the mouth, but not yet showing much breadth or dimension. Finishes with somewhat tight tannins and good grip.