2000 Cantina del Pino Barbaresco Ovello

(this spent its first year in barriques, 30% of which were new, and then went into large Slavonian casks for another eight months of aging) Medium red. Aromas of redcurrant, flowers, smoke, gunflint and iron, with nutty and gamey nuances. Sweet, supple and expressive, with moderate depth and nuance and a slight rusticity. The nutty note carries through on the palate. Should provide early drinkability.