2011 Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva Rabaja, Piedmont

95+ pts Antonio Galloni '

The 2011 Barbaresco Riserva Rabaja is quite backward today, with intense, salivating tannins that cut through the fruit. The trademark Rabaja balsamic flavour profile is there, with notable darkness and plenty of structure that add complexity to a core of crystalline fruit. Energetic and powerful, with searing tannin and exceptional balance, the Rabaja is going to require considerable patience. The only question is how much.' Last tasted Dec 2015; Drink 2021-2036