Scored an impressive 95-96 points "The 2022 Rouget is compelling right out of the gate ... I especially like how it marries fruit richness and vibrancy, one of the signatures of the best wines in this vintage" Antonio Galloni “ An outstanding, pleasure-bent Pomerol” Jeb Dunnuck

One of the great Italian bargains; Produttori de Barbasesco owns some of the best vineyards in this famous Northern Italian appellation and has the deserved reputation of being one of the fineset... Co-operatives in the world. Its wines are consistently high quality and very reasonably priced. Their Barbaresco 2022 is from an excellent vintage - the wine is surprisingly soft and juicy, with beautifully scented fruit and elegant structure without the dominant tannins normally associated with Nebbiolo - they are closer to those found in top Pinot Noirs The perfume is enchanting, which continues through to its long finish. It is irresistible to drink straight away or happily sit in your cellar for another 5-7 years. Critics Reviews "Bright and overtly fruity, this is full of intoxicating violets, cinnamon, blood oranges and black cherries, expressing mint and balsamic depth. Full-bodied with a soft, smooth attack, dusty yet velvety tannins and brilliant acidity. The chocolaty finish shows licorice and a mouth-coating texture. Delicious and balanced. Drink or hold." James Suckling 94pts. "Bright and overtly fruity, this is full of intoxicating violets, cinnamon, blood oranges and black cherries, expressing mint and balsamic depth. Full-bodied with a soft, smooth attack, dusty yet velvety tannins and brilliant acidity. The chocolaty finish shows licorice and a mouth-coating texture. Delicious and balanced. Drink or hold." Galloni, 93pts.