Community Tasting Note
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VTCellarDweller Likes this wine: 91 points
December 19, 2013 - This was decanted for 2 hours (no sediment) and served with marinara sauce over penne, piselli all'olio, and pork braciole. It was tight on the nose when first decanted, but benefited significantly from the 2 hour airing.
On first pour, it shows a strikingly clear medium density red cherry color with inviting young Nebbiolo character on the nose and palate that remained engaging throughout our dinner. Though it is medium bodied, it seems very solid with impressive varietal flavors that spread broadly across the palate. It is very well balanced and shows good length with a rustic purity that I greatly appreciate.
Still primary now, it is showing good structure and balance. I am confident it will develop more layering and nuance with time and could outshine the 2008 which is superb now.
Terrific QPR, 91 points now with the best yet to come.
UPDATE: 01/28/2015
Splash decanted for 2 hours leaving a modest amount of crusty sediment in the decanter. While consistent with the bottle opened just over a year ago, it is just starting to open up a bit. Certainly enjoyable now with a good airing; I think another 1-2 years will benefit it considerably and provide drinking pleasure for another decade plus.2,780 views