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93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
"The 2007 Barbaresco Riserva Montefico is all about energy and sheer power. The Montefico is quite virile, even in this vintage, with a certain austerity in the tannin that will require time in bottle to soften. Dark red fruit, leather, anise and spices are some of the notes that wrap around the insistent, pointed finish. There is plenty of nuance here, but not the early appeal of the year. This is a great showing, but readers will need to be patient. Anticipated maturity: 2017- 2029." - Antonio Galloni (Oct 2011)

91+ Points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar:
"Medium red.  Musky aromas of chocolate and mint, with a slightly leafy quality.  Sweet but reticent, showing a fine-grained texture but rather medicinal, bound-up flavors.  Finishes with a substantial dusting of tannins.  The most Barolo-like of these 2007s and in need of patience." - Stephen Tanzer (Nov/Oct '11)

93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2005 vintage):
"The 2005 Barbaresco Riserva Montefico is simply beautiful in the way it combines elements of florality and structure, which makes it one of the more complex, multi-faceted wines in 2005. Sweet roses blossom on the palate, followed by succulent ripe raspberries, mint and baking spices. As the wine sits in the glass the layers continue to fill out, revealing a wine of first-class pedigree. This is an exceptional effort from the Produttori! Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030." -Antonio Galloni (10/09)

93 Points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (2005 vintage):
"Good deep red. Sexy aromas of raspberry, cherry, cinnamon, smoke and truffley underbrush. Silky, broad and rich; offers compelling fullness and sweetness for the year. A pronounced spiciness lifts the middle palate. The tannins are strong but refined, and spread out horizontally to coat the palate. An impressive showing." - Stephen Tanzer (Nov/Dec 2009)

91 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine (2005 vintage):
"Ripe plum, tar and dried flowers on the nose. Concentrated and full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a solid core of red fruits and ripe tannins. Fresh and structured. Best after 2011. 900 cases made." - JS (12/09)

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