Musso, Barbaresco Pora Vintage:2016

Musso, Barbaresco Pora Vintage:2016Valter Musso and his son Emanuele run this traditional 10ha property. They produce two single vineyard wines, Rio Sordo and Pora. In 2015, Rio Sordo was the more impressive but in 2016 Pora seems the finer, although both are of high quality. The raspberry scented nose is still reserved, but the palate is more lavish, with a velvety texture balanced by firm acidity as well as tannins. There's spice and lift on the long finish.

around half of that area was designated first growth in the 1737 classification

It boasts a really lovely bouquet considering the vintage

Dried herbs

While the dusty finish offers solid balance

but nothing after that until 2021

Grivot is one of few domaines where their Ech is easily a match for their Clos de Vougeot in terms of size

angular finish

which is generally considered to be the best part

Roagna is one of the most fascinating properties in Piedmont

(a monopole of Chanson)

unfurling in the glass with a shy bouquet of red berries

superb 2010 Vinsobres Les Hauts Julien Vieilles Vignes has off-the-charts richness