2013 Col dei Venti Tufo Blu, Barbaresco DOCG, Italy (750ml) Rated you get an excellent portrait

you get an excellent portrait of the vintage with balanced acidity

The finish shows a twinge of the rustic tannins that mark many 2017s

firm tannins and bright primary fruit

I created Butcher’s Cut Bourbon using the finest cuts of corn

with fine compact tannins

2013 Col dei Venti Tufo Blu, Barbaresco DOCG, Italy (750ml) Rated you get an excellent portraitTASTING NOTES: Aromas suggesting rose water, leather, woodland berry, forest floor, cake spice and a balsamic note lead the way. The taut palate offers juicy black cherry, tart cranberry, baking spice and chopped herb alongside firm, polished tannins. A note of star anise closes the finish. Drink from 2018 through 2023. Wine Enthusiast, 90 pts