Musso, Barbaresco Pora other_regions my score gives the benefit

my score gives the benefit of the doubt that the reduction is a passing phase

very good ripeness with touches of clear honey

20% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon is the product of a cool year in Napa

mildly austere and decidedly compact finish where enough warmth to mention slowly emerges

cranberry and strawberry mixed with tobacco and black pepper

Musso, Barbaresco Pora other_regions my score gives the benefitValter Musso and his son Emanuele run this traditional 10ha property. They produce two single vineyard wines, Rio Sordo and Pora. In 2015, Rio Sordo was the more impressive but in 2016 Pora seems the finer, although both are of high quality. The raspberry scented nose is still reserved, but the palate is more lavish, with a velvety texture balanced by firm acidity as well as tannins. There's spice and lift on the long finish.