the 2018 Carlmagnus gives pronounced notes of plum preserves
from a year with a more moderate 13% alcohol and very high acidity (and low pH) that make the wine fresher and more vibrant
A good lineup of fruit flavours are joined by sweet softness through the mid-palate that widens things out rather than dips
There is real succulence here
backed by power
2022 | La Spinetta Bordini | Barbaresco Santo Stefano the 2018 Carlmagnus gives pronouncedLooking at the first of four Barbaresco, the 2022 Barbaresco Bordini is floral and inviting on the nose, and has fruity aromas of preserved strawberries, herbes de Provence, crushed flowers, and sweet herbs. The palate is medium bodied, with a good deal of intensity upfront, as well as fine tannins, snappy, angular acidity, and a nervous energy at this early stage. It will likely improve in another 6 12 months and can be enjoyed over the coming 10