Description
The 1965 Barbaresco by Barbero is a rare and historically significant wine from the Piedmont region of Italy. Made from Nebbiolo grapes, Barbaresco is known for its elegance, complexity, and ability to age beautifully. The 1965 vintage would have developed rich, mature characteristics, showcasing the best of Barbaresco’s potential with decades of evolution.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Garnet, with rich amber and orange-brown hues at the rim, reflecting the wine’s maturity and age.
Nose: A captivating bouquet of dried roses, violets, and earthy truffle, followed by aromas of dried red fruits like cherries and raspberries. Complex secondary notes of tobacco, leather, and hints of spice (cinnamon, clove) create a layered and intriguing nose.
Palate: Silky and harmonious, with well-integrated tannins. Flavours of dried fruit, leather, tobacco, and forest floor come together beautifully, with nuances of liquorice, tar, and balsamic. The acidity, though mellowed, still provides balance and freshness.
Finish: Long, elegant, and refined, with lingering notes of dried fruit, fine spice, and a subtle minerality that enhances the wine’s complexity.