Punset: Terroir – A Good Wine from Piemont

In the February 2008 issue of the VINUM Wine Journal, there was a large report on the PUNSET wine estate and its owner, Marina Macarino. This paid tribute to a wine-grower who has been producing high-quality organic wines for many years, and who has obtained the very top marks for these, in particular for her Barbaresco wines.

Barbaresco Campo Quadro 2004: 17 points from Vinum (as many as Gaja)
Barbaresco Campo Quadro 2000: VINUM – its complex, floral and mineral-smoky aroma, the refined tannins and the rare elegance and long finish tempt us to call this a “dream wine” and one of the best Barbareschi of the vintage
Barbaresco 2000: Wine Spectator, 90 points
Barbaresco Campo Quadro 2001, Eno World Wine Guide, 4 stars (excellent)
Barbaresco Campo Quadro 2001, Veronelli, 3 stars – 90 points
Barbaresco Campo Quadro 1999: Merum, 3 stars (excellent)
Barbaresco 2001 Eno World Wine Guide, 5 stars (top wine)
Barbaresco 2001: Decanter,*** recommended
Dolcetto d’Alba 2003: Wine Spectator, 84 points
La Dote, Langhe Bianco 2003: Wine Spectator, 85 points

I could go on forever listing the positive evaluations the Punset wines have been given. However what is important to know is that the Punset wines are really “wines with their roots in the soil,” real “terroir wines” from the best winery in Piemont.

Erich Hartl

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