Sottimano Gaia Principe Vigna del Salto Barbaresco DOCG, Piedmont, Italy

索提瑪諾酒莊佳亞王子薩爾特巴巴萊斯科紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：1549

The 1997 Barbaresco Gaia Principe Vigna del Salto is intensely fragrant (cherry jam and smoked herbs). A full-bodied powerhouse, it exhibits teeth-staining extract, but there is not a hard edge to be found. The alcohol is close to 14.5%, and the wine is low in acidity with gobs of glycerin, fruit, and personality. It is a sumptuous, mouth-filling Barbaresco that is impossible to resist. Anticipated maturity: now-2012. 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 1996 Barbaresco Gaia Principe Vigna del Salto is a wine of both richness and structure. Its dark ruby color is accompanied by an intriguing nose of spice box, tobacco smoke, cedar, and cherry liqueur. The wine is dense, medium to full-bodied, and structured, with moderate tannin. It requires several years of bottle age. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2015. 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