![]() ![]() These grapes are put on grapes to dry in the Sun for 3-4 weeks. First, there is a harvest of "Zibibbo" grapes that takes place within the last 2 weeks of August. ![]() What I didn't know is that not all the grapes are dried as i had previously thought. In the brocchure, it states that the "Ben Rye" is made of Zibbio grapes. Although I must say, I really enjoyed Anjelo's offerings last year when I tasted the wines at a tasting in New York with Anjelo and daughter Gaia. ANd this of course includes Angelo Gaja, who makes some great Barbaresco, but the prices are through the roof, and dollare for dollar I'd put Italo's up against Gaja's any-day-of-the week. He is the man! I just love that guy, and would rather drink his Barbaresco over anyone else's. But not by much, both are great wines, perfectly balanced with fine fruit, and perfect examples of what a great Barbaresco should be. We drank the base Barbaresco Castello del Neive 2009 and the Barbaresco Santa Stefano 2009, both awesome, but the Santa Stefano had a slight edge of awesomeness. He used to sell fruit to Bruno Giacosa, but the contract is up and Italo will be the only one in the World making narbaresco Santa Stefano from now on. Pinot Noir, and Barbaresco Santa Stefano. ![]()
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