The 2009 Barbaresco is absolutely remarkable for the way it carersses the palate with endless layers of sweet red fruit

What does that have to do with these 2001s

It's a different style from the regular Aalto from this same year

focused and stony medium weight flavors that coat the palate with dry extract on the youthfully austere

is steady and strong

DRC, Grands Echezeaux other_regions The 2009 Barbaresco is absolutely(55 year old vines). In contrast to the expressive spiciness of the Echzeaux, this is a clear notch up in elegance and is clearly finer with an ultra high toned floral and spice infused nose that is almost completely closed in though this may be due to a subtle touch of reduction and I would suggest decanting this if youre going to try a bottle young. The linear and ultra pure medium full flavors trade more on finesse and refinement than what is