De Forville’s 2005 Barbaresco is a chewy, old-style wine. Leather, spices, dark cherries and licorice are some of the aromas and flavors that emerge from this firm, tannic Barbaresco. The wine offers good potential, even if it comes across as somewhat rustic and four-square. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2022.
Importer: Rosenthal Wine Merchants, Pine Plains, NY; tel. (800) 910-1990