Robert Parker, Jr.-The Wine Advocate:  Rated as An outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character. "The 2008 Barbaresco Bric Balin wafts from the glass with crushed flowers, dried cherries, tobacco and cedar. It is less overt than the Basarin, with the structural components playing a greater role in the wine’s balance. The energy and focus here are both attractive, while the oak seems to have come down, all of which adds up to a wine with terrific overall balance. The Bric Balin can be enjoyed with minimum cellaring, but it will require some air for the fruit to flesh out. It is a fine effort from the Minuto brothers. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020.

This is one of the strongest sets of wines I can remember from Moccagatta. The entry-level offerings are absolutely delicious and reasonably priced. The Barbareschi are elegant and polished, with less overt oakiness than was once common. Moccaggatta’s 2008s are among the best Barbareschi in what has proven to be a highly irregular vintage. Simply put, I can’t say enough good things about these wines." Oct 2011

Size:  750ml; cork
Varietal:  100% Nebbiolo
Alcohol:  14.0%
Aging:    18 months in in French-oak barriques, of which approximately 40% are new 
Region:   Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy 
Limited Production:  1,800 dozen made