| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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2006 Domenico Clerico Barolo PajanaNebbiolo more |
7/13/2015 - BuzzzzOff Likes this wine: 92 pointsA barely legal Barolo with a hint of brown on the rim. Perfume nose of bright cherries with a hint of flowers reminiscent of Sophia Loren wowing the room in Grumpier Old Men ;-). Even more Sophia on the palate with elegant, yet powerful, tannins and a lingering, luscious finish. We look forward to sipping our last bottle in ten years! 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (27) |
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2010 Cavallotto Barolo Bricco BoschisNebbiolo more |
8/31/2017 - AJ72 wrote: 86 pointsThis is a polarising wine and I confess being a winemaker for my profession sees me marking this harshly. I really don't like brett but if you don't have a problem with it then this wine may still appeal to you. It's not completely stuffed and has a good deal of fruit underneath it but to me it's been affected too much. Having seen first hand the impact Brett has on wine it's hard to understand why many producers and consumers seem to be so oblivious to it? If you have the right equipment to deal with the issue in the winery you can reduce or avoid getting it altogether. I'm not advocating squeaky clean technically made wines either but Brett is NEVER doing anything good. I see many expensive wines on these pages with Brett issues getting praise heaped upon them (Thierry Allemand etc) and wonder how long it will take the general consumer to start to notice? I can understand as it's not something that easily recognised it's only through years of analysing wine that you begin to see it and then the damage that it does to your own wines. I was once dismissive about colleagues who were "Brettcentric" but there's no turning back after you've seen the light. Maybe ignorance is bliss. 11 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (20) |
| Red |
2016 Produttori del Barbaresco BarbarescoNebbiolo more |
8/21/2020 - jordanj wrote: 90 pointsOh my bleh. This wine is good but no where near great. I bought half a case based on the reviews. Hopefully 5 years in the cellar will help but put me in the camp that does not think this is drinking above its price point by any means. 11 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (20) |
| Red |
2009 Cigliuti Barbaresco SerraboellaNebbiolo more |
10/21/2015 - BuzzzzOff Likes this wine: 94 pointsWe were enjoying a Les Freres Marchand 20 Cheese Dinner at home with friends when we sipped this wine. Ruby red on the eye very inviting. Vibrant cherries and liquorice with hints of leather on the nose. Sweet, strong tannins with a stunning finish. WOTN. We are giddy as teenagers to have more than several bottles in the cellar as we think this barely legal, yet sophisticated lady, will only blossom into the belle of the ball in coming years...a possibility that simply excites all our senses! 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (20) |
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2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva MonteficoNebbiolo more |
11/2/2021 - Motz wrote: 92 pointsDrank over two days, which were the second and third days that I drank the same vintage PdB Asili. This bottle helped confirm my impressions of the Asili. 13 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (15) |
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2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva AsiliNebbiolo more |
10/31/2021 - Motz wrote: 91 pointsTasted over three days. 7 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (14) |
| Red |
2016 Trediberri BaroloNebbiolo more |
12/21/2020 - 99tollap wrote: flawedI feel bad here, but this wine did absolutely nothing for me. Astringent on the nose and palette. Extremely tight and sharp. Some nice floral notes and a bit of cherry, but not much more. After a couple of hours of breathing, it had opened up marginally, but not much. The next day this was a tannin monster and difficult to drink. I would give this way lower than 86 based on this experience, but I'm sure that with (a lot of) time this can develop into something decent. Avoid this for now. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (13) |
| Red |
2012 Gillardi Barolo Del Comune di BaroloNebbiolo more |
7/23/2021 - Decanting Queen Likes this wine: 90 pointsTwo hour decant was not long enough, still, very enjoyable. Light/med garnet in color, astringent tannins, classic Nebbiolo cherries, leather and roses. Nice sentimental bottle to drink with my sister and remember our visit a few years ago to Barolo. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (13) |
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2019 Vietti Barolo CastiglioneNebbiolo more |
3/7/2024 - ufsnook Does not like this wine: 80 pointsWhat am I missing? I did not enjoy this. Medium bodied, but very light and thin in the mouth. Tart. Tannins are surprisingly light, but mouth drying. No fruit comes through. Tried it after opening, after airing out in the glass for a few hours, and 24+ hours later. No improvement. I have 2 more bottles, which I regret. The only positive thing is that I found this at Costco for USD$50. Maybe something magical will happen 5 years from now? Or am I just finding that this is so far from my style as I learn Barolo? This is just miles away from the 2019 Azienda Virna Di Borgogno Barolo Cannubi I had recently. I'd love to understand why I liked this bottle so much less, so that I can stop making this mistake in the future 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (12) |
| Red |
2010 Cavallotto Barolo Bricco BoschisNebbiolo more |
4/23/2017 - bevetroppo Likes this wine: 91 pointsThoroughly modern Millie, but that's no reason not to like it. Nose full of cocoa, coffee, and ripe plummy fruit: almost like a Piedmontese merlot. Licorice, dark red fruits, tar, and good grippy tannins in the mouth. Very forward and inviting. If you enjoy this style of Barolo it's a great example. For me, I appreciate it but it's a little too eager to please, like an overanxious puppy. Good news is you can call it a puppy at age 7. There are plenty of dog years ahead. 9 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (11) |
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2008 G.D. Vajra Barolo AlbeNebbiolo more |
6/18/2014 - Bryan004 wrote: 89 pointsSame notes as before, slightly more approachable after the 2 hour mark....overall, meh Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (11) |
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1955 Antonio Vallana e Figlio Spanna MontalbanoColline Novaresi Nebbiolo more |
12/24/2021 - Michael T. Zoppo Likes this wine: NRIncredibly youthful, you can't believe the label says 1955. And the dark color confuses you even more. Bright fruit on the red/dark red side of things, tons of soil character, floral notes, bright acidity, and an epically long finish. I don't usually go for wines this old, but this was truly an enjoyable bottle and worth the tariff if you can find it. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (10) |
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2016 Produttori del Barbaresco BarbarescoNebbiolo more |
7/4/2023 - randyjc wrote: 92 pointsOne year since my last time with this wine. It is maturing but in a way that is taking it a step backwards. Not as vivid and compelling as it was one and three and five years ago. Good depth, but acidity and tannin that seems to shut it down a bit. Not sure what to make of it but it does not make me think less of the wine - just will continue to follow it and see where the journey takes me. DAY TWO: Well, isn’t this interesting. The aromatics are incredible at 16 hours open - can smell it from several steps away. Very bright and spicy, with the pie cherry sharpness that was not there yesterday. Mouth feel just as smooth, much more flavor in the mouth of Asian spices and tart cherry with an undertone of used oak barrels. Long finish. Very nice. Merits a higher score but I won’t change it as I wanted to capture the wine on opening. 27 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (10) |
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2004 Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo RomirascoNebbiolo more |
4/17/2022 - Rote Kappelle wrote: 93 pointsApologies to Anthony Burgess. The Bishop having been rather pre-occupied this Easter week, I found myself languidly pleasuring myself and then thoughts turned to more substantial needs - Barolo was the answer. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (10) |
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2013 Pecchenino Barolo San GiuseppeNebbiolo more |
4/4/2017 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine: NR{Grandi Langhe, 2017} Wow, such an impressive wine. In the past, I've gravitated toward Le Coste as my favorite of their (two) Barolo wines, but it's becoming harder to choose a favorite, as the quality of their Barolo offerings just continues to get better, their touch is light, yet the result, substantive. An elegant wine that will need several years in the cellar before it's truly ready to face the world, and even then, it'll just be getting going. There are now 3 Barolo offerings: San Giuseppe, Le Coste and Bussia, and I'm an enthusiastic buyer of each one. highly recommended 9 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (10) |
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2014 Covalli BaroloNebbiolo more |
2/25/2021 - Be.Lee Does not like this wine: 69 pointslight color, almost on pink-ish side. orange zest and granny apple on the nose. very sweet. Is barolo supposed to be this sweet? Bit green initially with PnP, that gradually dissipated with aeration. decent finish, but that initial sweetness really takes away the enjoyment. Tannins are rough but this wine doesn't have acid backbone to carry for years. 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (10) |
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2015 Giacomo Conterno Barolo FranciaNebbiolo more |
2/5/2023 - csimm wrote: 96 pointsAromas of leather, crushed dried roses, macerated red cherries, and alcohol peek through an otherwise muted nose, signaling a reticent Barolo that is wondering who in God’s name set the alarm clock ten years too early?! Tight on the palate, with some sleep inertia reluctantly keeping the flavors from expanding. Sandalwood, plum, tobacco, leather, and bitter spice hop-scotch across the palate, skipping most of the mid-palate, and clenching up on a tart and slightly warm finish. 5 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (10) |
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2008 Bartolo Mascarello BaroloNebbiolo more |
8/10/2015 - Collector1855 wrote: 97 pointsConsistent to my previous note. It is difficult to envision a smoother, sappier and more aromatic Barolo than this. Harsh Nebbiolo tannins, not here. Whenever I serve this to guests it is very popular! Barolo, Musigny style! Early in its drinking window. Outstanding. 6 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (9) |
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2016 Produttori del Barbaresco BarbarescoNebbiolo more |
11/9/2020 - D_RICH Likes this wine: 93 pointsDecanted. Dark ruby. Opulent nose of fruits and spice. Fruity, tannic. Drank this at a restaurant, great to try it without breaking into my cellared bottles. A restaurant relative bargain at $62. Very promising - hold these for a while. (93-94). Consumed on 10/10/20. 9 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (9) |
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2016 Produttori del Barbaresco BarbarescoNebbiolo more |
7/7/2020 - NobleRot wrote: 88 pointsRuby colored, red fruits on the nose and palate. Light- to medium-bodied. High acidity, okay finish. This is the second bottle I’ve had of this in the last few months, the first one being better. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (9) |
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1998 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco AsiliNebbiolo more |
2/7/2024 - Mark1npt Likes this wine: 88 pointsBlind, 3 hour decant. Again I think the airtime hurt it some. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (9) |
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2015 Azelia BaroloNebbiolo more |
7/13/2021 - red freddy wrote: NRImpulse Purchase @ Costco. 14.5% abv - $25 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (9) |
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2012 Produttori del Barbaresco BarbarescoNebbiolo more |
9/26/2017 - Motz wrote: 94 pointsDark in color, surprisingly so for Nebbiolo. Heady bouquet of naturally ripened fruits and berries, along with orange zest, muddled flower petals, potpourri, spices, and minerals. Strikingly dense attack, in every good way, featuring superb satin texture. The middle graces every part of the palate before profound tannins clamp down at the back. The gritty finish evokes the color crimson for a long, lingering while. The highest quality Barbaresco from the vintage that I recall tasting, and, the same producer's cru bottlings excepted, better than any 2011 too. 12 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (8) |
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2012 Cappellano Barolo Piè Rupestris Otin Fiorin (Gabutti)Nebbiolo more |
12/4/2018 - aagrawal wrote: NRPaternity Leave (including Thanksgiving); 11/5/2018-12/8/2018: High intensity aromatics, red cherry, slight spice, slight tar which gives it a bit of depth; palate is light bodied, high tannins, youthful and structured, medium alcohol (14.5, holds it well), medium-plus acid; medium-plus length finish. Really young despite a 2 hour decant, but promising. I place this behind the ‘11 and ‘08 for now but ahead of the ‘09 by a large step. No score. 4 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (8) |
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2015 Produttori del Barbaresco BarbarescoNebbiolo more |
8/22/2018 - skurtz Likes this wine: 92 pointsOpened to breathe for 1-3h, sampling continuously throughout. This has a nice aromatic nose of spicy red berries and tar. The palate shines bright with bright red berry fruit, tar, cedar bark, hints of sweetness, and quite a hit of chewy tannins before the acid finish. Unmistakably a very young, well made Nebbiolo in its character development phase. Delicious with my grilled salmon, somewhat less exciting on its own as a meditation wine because of its rough edges and obtrusive tannins. I've tried a half dozen '15's this summer, and while this is a good showing, it displays less unique personality than several other Barbaresco's from this vintage at a similar price point. 91-92 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (8) |
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