I was completely blown away by the 2001 Barbaresco Riserva Paje. It displays intense, deeply expressive balsamic nuances of menthol and spices that draw in the taster. Massively proportioned, it reveals a tight core of sweet dark fruit and layers of minerals, licorice and roasted coffee beans with notable length and an authoritative, powerful personality. It is a very pleasurable glass of Barbaresco. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2021.
Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200