The 2005 Barbaresco Borgese flows onto the palate with generous candied cherries, menthol, pine, and spices. This mid-weight Barbaresco shows a level of clarity and transparency that I don't recall seeing here in the past. There is outstanding depth, with well-integrated tannins and a long, refreshing finish. This is a terrific showing from Piero Busso. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019. Unfortunately I was only able to taste two Barbarescos from Piero Busso this year. Importer: Grape Vine of North Carolina, Concord, NC; tel. (704) 786-6406; J.A.O. Wine Imports, Mc Lean, VA; tel. (703) 628-9615; J.F. Wine Imports Inc., Spring Hill, FL; tel. (941) 539-3535; Triage Wines, Inc., Seattle, WA; tel. (503) 236-6262