Giribaldi Barbaresco 2008 1.5L Magnum

This highly elegant and classically framed Barbaresco opens with a fragrant, high-toned bouquet of red cherries, wild strawberries, and crushed pomegranates, beautifully interwoven with sophisticated notes of dried rose petals, white pepper, licorice, and a touch of sweet tobacco. On the medium-bodied palate, it strikes a seamless balance between structural power and silkiness, delivering a core of energetic red fruit framed by fine-grained, dusty tannins and a crisp regional acidity that carries into a long, mineral-driven and savory finish.

Food Pairing: A spectacular wine for gastronomy; pairs exquisitely with roasted duck breast, truffle-infused mushroom risotto, slow-cooked veal shank, or medium-aged regional cheeses.

88 Points - Wine Spectator 

Broad and solid, this red encloses cherry, licorice and underbrush flavors in stern tannins. Finishes on the lean, chewy side. Best from 2015 through 2024. 700 cases made, 180 cases imported.