Barbaresco Starderi La Spinetta Riserva di G. Rivetti 2010 (1.5L)

92 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2010 Barbaresco Riserva Vigneto Starderi (Magnum) is a big, big wine. Then again, that is Starderi. The overall impression here is that the oak tannins accentuate rather than soften the natural intensity of the fruit and site. Readers should expect a potent Barbaresco loaded with macerated red cherry fruit, rose petal, spice, licorice and French oak. I don't think 2010 will ever be truly harmonious, at the elite level, as it is still a very good wine." 09/21