lacking some spark

and there is an enthralling underlying mineralité that imparts so much complexity and nuance on the finish

The wine is deep into its Golden Years with savory tones of smoked bacon

Lengthy and succulent and substantial

This too will need to add depth but it has the stuffing to do so

Ceretto (Bricco Asili), Barbaresco Bernardot Vintage:2018 lacking some sparkThe 2008 Barbaresco Bernardot emerges from the glass with freshly cut flowers, sweet red berries, spices and licorice. Here, too, the fruit is fairly immediate, and while there is good underlying structure, I dont see the Bernardot as a super long term ager. Floral, spiced notes reappear on the well articulated, nuanced finish. Anticipated maturity, 2013 2023.