Barca Vehla, Musar and Produttori

1991 Barca-Vehla;

Ruby with thin purple rim. Cherries, leather, liquorice, quite closed first, more intence with air, pepper. Elegant acidity, some mocca and very ripe tannins, a bit sweetish touch, and then it dries up to a very elegant finish. 90

1993 Chateau Musar;

Soaked cork, B level fill. Bright ruby with brick rim. Slightly volatile and perfumed, hints of floral, violets and roses, some spices, sweetish cherry and morello notes, quite complex, fresh and livelly acidity, mature tannins, elegant and long finish. 88

1997 Produttori del Barbaresco, Montefico Barbaresco Riserva;

Deep ruby with brick rim. Heavy nose, coffee and minerals, some perfumed and herbal, even earthy notes. High acidity, almost screaming at you, tannins, and as green as green tea, simple, astringent and a bit dry. Either an angry teenager or suicidal. 75