Barolo 2004 tasting

at my home
Tasted Thursday, September 22, 2016 by Yagil with 346 views

Introduction

second Barolo tasting within Sep 2016

Flight 1 (1 Note)

  • 2014 Cordero di Montezemolo Langhe Arneis 87 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC

    pleasant herbal & ripe-citrus nose,
    silky, med-full bodied, slightly mature at first but develops nicely in the glass with time, white peach & citrus-melon flavours, bitter grapefruit skin finish, long citrus aftertaste

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Flight 2 (2 Notes)

  • 2004 Pecchenino Barolo Le Coste 90 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    dark translucent red-brown
    funky nose of wet wood, wet earthy, ripe dried cherries and hints of sous bois
    medium bodied, soft firm tannins, nice amount of fruits, lean structured, dry wood, light spices, subtle liquorice, ripe dry cherries finish and aftertaste.

    after 24 hours: dominant acetone nose; still ok on the palate, but the nose is too dominant to enjoy it now

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  • 2000 Domenico Clerico Barolo Pajana 92 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    translucent red-brown
    pleasant ripe cherries funky earthy nose, tobacco & spicy cedar hints
    med-full bodied, firm tannins, nicely structured, leather, tobacco, sous-bois, short finish and aftertaste

    after 24 hours: dominant acetone nose; still ok on the palate, but the nose is too dominant to enjoy it now

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Flight 3 (3 Notes)

  • 2004 Azelia Barolo Margheria 93 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    translucent red-brown
    pleasant fine fruity earthy nose, smoked meat notes and minty hints
    med-full bodied, soft firm tannins, nicely structured, leather, saline-minerals, light truffles, tobacco, rich fruity flavours, long finish and aftertaste

    after 24 hours: dominant acetone nose; still ok on the palate, partially oxidised, earthy, very tannic, but the nose is too dominant to enjoy it now

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  • 2004 Luigi Pira Barolo Vigna Rionda 93 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    translucent red-brown
    quality fine tertiary fruity earthy nose, smoked meat notes and truffles hints
    med-full bodied, quality firm tannins, well structured, complexed, leather, saline-minerals, light truffles, tobacco, rich fruity flavours, long finish and aftertaste

    after 24 hours: fine acetone nose; still ok on the palate, very tannic, excellent on the palate

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  • 2004 Elio Altare Barolo Vigneto Arborina 94 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    dark translucent red-brown
    Elegant rich perfumed nose of ripe dry cherries, flowers, rose petals, truffles, raspberries, liquorice, smoked tar, fine herbs and fine pine-tree acetone.
    excellent structure & complexity, classic acetone Nebbiolo, excellent balance & harmony, reminds of a quality Burgundy wine, fine and feminine character,
    flowers, wide array of fruity flavours, sweet red berries, ripe raspberries.
    excellent long elegant finish, fine aftertaste of chocolate notes.

    after 24 hours: fine acetone nose; still very good on the palate, all other characters remained

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Flight 4 (1 Note)

Closing

great soirée with great company and excellent wines

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