Wine Advocate:
The 2014 Barbaresco Cole is a nicely balanced and intense red wine. The fruit shows a ripe and slightly soft quality that is not uncommon in this vintage of Barbaresco (despite how counterintuitive that may seem for what is generally accepted as a cool vintage). This wine tastes like it came from a hot vintage instead. The finish is rich and almost chewy. Only 2,700 bottles were made. Drink from 2018-2033.
Wine Spectator:
A distinctive nose of vanilla and sweet spices leads off, followed by a core of ripe cherry, plum, licorice and tar flavors. The texture is smooth and plush despite the youth. Shows a fine confluence of complex fruit, spice and savory notes on the vibrant, taut finish. Best from 2022 through 2040. 150 cases made, 40 cases imported.AN
Wine | Red wine |
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Appellation | Barbaresco |
Grapes | 100% Nebbiolo |
Wine Spectator | 94 |
Wine Advocate | 92+ |
Vinous | 94 |
Wine Certification | DOCG |
Alcohol | 14.5% Vol |
Producer | Moccagatta |
Characteristics | Colour: Dark garnet red Nose: Intense, complex, sweet notes of tobacco, chocolate, ripe blackberry Flavour: Soft, rich, warm, evident tannins, fresh, persistent |
Pairing | Excellent with red meat, cheese |