The 2005 Barbaresco Micca is a floral, perfumed offering redolent of spices, small red fruits and herbs. This is a relatively approachable, delicate style, with nicely refined tannins, even if some green notes occasionally come through that suggest a degree of under-ripeness. Ideally I would choose to drink this on the young side. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2015.
Dante Rivetti is based in Bricco di Neive, a section of town that is renowned for yielding powerful Barbarescos.
Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (631) 467-5907