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Scarpa Barbaresco 2007

Scarpa is one of those great producers in Piemonte. Getting hold of one of his bottles is rarity itself and so is drinking them.

This Barberesco from Tetti in Neive is one of the best I have ever tasted although it was only 5 years old when I tried it. Scarpa's Barbaresco is best drunk from 8 years old and onwards and they even have 1988 up in a restaurant in Harstad (Norway) with my name on it.

Ruby red with garnet reflections and a very intense smell of oak, autumn leaves, hint of tar.

In the mouth it is big and you wonder where this heading but it balances always in the right direction with firm soft tannins and a long intense and complex aftertaste.

I need more of these! 460 NOK or 40€. A bargain.....


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