The 2007 Barbaresco Riserva Pora is the revelation among the 2007s. Pora is one of the warmer microclimates in Barbaresco owing to its proximity to the Tanaro River. In most vintages Pora is a fairly open wine. The 2007 captures the very best qualities of this site in a radiant deep expression of fruit. The wine literally covers every inch of the palate as it fleshes out in the glass. The Pora will never be one of the most complex wines here but today it is immensely enjoyable not to mention that the 2007 is one of the very finest Poras in recent memory. It will be great to drink young but also appears to have the stuffing to age well for a number of years. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2027.

There's an iodine and seashore element on the nose with a note of mint. Cherry and raspberry flavors enter the fray and the steely tannins lend their taciturn support. Savory though cool and aloof in character with moderate length. Best from 2015 through 2025. 1416 cases made. -BS