Expert Reviews - Vintage 2019
The Wine Enthusiast by Kerin O'Keeffe 95 Points | Editors' Choice | Delicate aromas of blue flower, red berry and a hint of underbrush waft out of the glass. Elegant and firmly structured, the savory palate offers crushed raspberry, ripe cherry and baking spice alongside taut tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. 2027–2039.
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Expert Reviews - Vintage 2019
The Wine Enthusiast by Kerin O'Keeffe 95 Points | Editors' Choice | Delicate aromas of blue flower, red berry and a hint of underbrush waft out of the glass. Elegant and firmly structured, the savory palate offers crushed raspberry, ripe cherry and baking spice alongside taut tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. 2027–2039.
Vinous by Antonio Galloni writes 94 Points | The 2019 Barbaresco Rabajà is another compelling wine in this range from Castello di Verduno. Sweet red cherry, kirsch, rose petal, mint, spice, earthiness, crushed rocks and pipe tobacco are all beautifully lifted. Medium in body, with compelling inner sweetness and tons of finesse, the 2019 is positively stellar. Best of all, it will drink well with minimal cellaring, which is unusual for a Rabajà.
Decanter 92 Points | Great complexity of pot pourri, wild strawberry, cherry and licorice. Tannins are firm yet fine, bold and fleshy with energy and pep too. Austere yet precise finish.
Memo Summary Notes
The 2019 Castello di Verduno Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is a masterpiece of traditional winemaking, sourced from one of the most famous and powerful crus in Barbaresco.
While the estate's standard Barbaresco and the "Rabajà-Bas" bottling are impressive, the Riserva is only produced in exceptional years. The 2019 vintage in Piedmont is widely considered "classic" and high-structured, making this Riserva a true collector's item with decades of life ahead.
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