Bruno Giacosa, Barbaresco Rabaja other_regions with notions of ground pepper

with notions of ground pepper

but in 2000 the fruit has enough intensity to nearly cover the tannins

offering suave dark berry liqueur flavors and an aromatic

While there is still a moderate amount of unresolved tannins remaining

Made after very long ageing in different oak vats and barrels

Bruno Giacosa, Barbaresco Rabaja other_regions with notions of ground pepperThe 2004 Barbaresco Rabaj is a total head turner. In this tasting, its only competition is the Asili Red Label. Even so, the Rabaj is an absolutely captivating, vivid wine from the first taste. Vertical and imposing in its sense of structure, with explosive energy to back things up, the Rabaj simply has it all. Scents of lavender, exotic spices and dark fruit add to the wine's total allure and seductive power. Antonio Galloni