Finally, I picked up some wines that I had stored at a friend’s place to transfer to my brothers house, where he kindly lets me borrow a wine fridge. Inevitably I ended up going through each bottle to see which would be suitable with dinner. Most stuff was still to early to drink, but we settled on a Moccagatta Barbaresco 1999.

No doubt this would have lasted for another 10 years, however it was great with barbequed spiced pork and new potatoes.

On the nose we all agreed it reminded us of what can be described as a savoury strawberry compote (possibly with some balsamic vinegar) and well worn leather. On the palate the leather was still accentuated with a clear nuance of liquorice, quite tannic. Great wine in a modern Barbaresco style.