Verdant, woodsy bouquet that sits softly but expansively in the glass with a funky tinge of smoky hanging meat. The mouthfeel is dense and almost gummy in texture with notable amount of tannin still remaining.
Extremely dark red color, but it's turned. Portlike smell of raisins and figs. Some hoisin-like sweetness but the palate is overwhelmingly vinegary. R.I.P.
Bright transparent ruby color (and it oughtta be since I decanted it through a coffee filter on account of the crumbling cork), just starting to brown. High-toned herbal nose contrasts with very pure, light Nebbiolo fruit with a bit of tannin still hanging on.
Cloudy light rose color in dramatic contrast to the darker '67, this was also lighter on the palate yet the smoothest, most elegant wine of the night, a waif of a Nebbiolo.
Subtle aroma packed with mint leaves and briar becomes louder with air and develops scents of root beer, baseball-glove leather, tire rubber, and other junk you might have laying around in your garage. Still clearly tannic on the palate but tender and supple just the same, with a powerful, almost juicy finish.
Smells like a faded still-life painting: antique wood and must with a bowl of apples and rosemary. Dark and woodsy flavors on the entry with a smooth, glossy mouthfeel and a nice sticky grip.
1958 Antonio Vallana e Figlio Spanna Montalbano 90 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Northern Piedmont, Colline Novaresi
Verdant, woodsy bouquet that sits softly but expansively in the glass with a funky tinge of smoky hanging meat. The mouthfeel is dense and almost gummy in texture with notable amount of tannin still remaining.
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1955 Luigi Caldi Gattinara 50 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Northern Piedmont, Gattinara
Extremely dark red color, but it's turned. Portlike smell of raisins and figs. Some hoisin-like sweetness but the palate is overwhelmingly vinegary. R.I.P.
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1974 Rainoldi Sfursat Flawed
Italy, Lombardia, Valtellina, Sforzato di Valtellina
Spoiled raisined smell and a thin, oxidized palate. R.I.P.
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1964 Franco Fiorina Barolo 86 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Bright transparent ruby color (and it oughtta be since I decanted it through a coffee filter on account of the crumbling cork), just starting to brown. High-toned herbal nose contrasts with very pure, light Nebbiolo fruit with a bit of tannin still hanging on.
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1964 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Riserva 83 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Musky, earthy scents, then a supple, layered entry with almost spicy flavors.
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1964 Giacomo Conterno Barolo 88 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Cloudy light rose color in dramatic contrast to the darker '67, this was also lighter on the palate yet the smoothest, most elegant wine of the night, a waif of a Nebbiolo.
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1967 Giacomo Conterno Barolo 87 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Subtle aroma packed with mint leaves and briar becomes louder with air and develops scents of root beer, baseball-glove leather, tire rubber, and other junk you might have laying around in your garage. Still clearly tannic on the palate but tender and supple just the same, with a powerful, almost juicy finish.
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1971 Bianco Luigi & Figli Barbaresco 82 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco
Smells like a faded still-life painting: antique wood and must with a bowl of apples and rosemary. Dark and woodsy flavors on the entry with a smooth, glossy mouthfeel and a nice sticky grip.
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1971 Ceretto Barolo Grignore 84 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Well-intregrated pure fruit that's still fresh and round. Remarkably spicy finish -- not merely heat but a vivid flavor of red chili pepper.
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1971 Francesco Rinaldi e Figli Barolo 87 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Strong green nose with an extremely complex palate of game, tobacco, and briar, finishing with fresh mint leaves and more greenery.
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