Valter Musso Bricco Rio Sordo, Barbaresco DOCG, Italy 2017 Morlet Family Vineyards A wine for winding down

A wine for winding down and perking up—treat yourself on any night of the week

Deep ruby to the eye

but this has the aromatic edge

the finale is long-lasting and has a beautiful softness

Valter Musso Bricco Rio Sordo, Barbaresco DOCG, Italy 2017 Morlet Family Vineyards A wine for winding downUnderbrush, new leather, violet and mature forest berry aromas lift out of the glass with a whiff of menthol. On the full bodied palate, tightly knit, close grained tannins support dried cherry, spiced cranberry and star anise alongside surprisingly fresh acidity for the hot vintage. A hint of espresso signals the close. 94 Pts Wine Enthusiast