2001 Barbaresco and Barolo
Tolani Wine Restaurant, 410 Amsterdam Ave, NYC
Tasted December 7, 2011 by kenv with 456 views
Introduction
A group of Nebbiolo lovers got together to blind taste some excellent wines from the 2001 vintage. Most of these wines were double-decanted late morning or early afternoon.
The food at Tolani on the Upper West Side was excellent. http://tolaninyc.com/
Flight 1 - Flight 1: 2001 Barbaresco (5 notes)
I liked all 5 of these very much. The Giacosa Asili was controversial, but the Giacosa Rabaja was everyone's favorit.
Flight 2 - Flight 2: 2001 Barolo from the Commune of Barolo (4 notes)
The Bartolo being corked was a real disappointment. It added to the flight being a real mixed bag.
Flight 3 - Flight 3: 2001 Barolo from the Commune of Castiglione Falletto (4 notes)
It was great to have these 3 wines from Cavallotto all together. It gave a clear sense of the house style and the early appeal of these wines. The Monprivato was a very different breed of cat.
Flight 4 - Dessert Wine & Cheese (1 note)
Closing
2001 is clearly an excellent vintage with a long future. The Giacosa Rabaja was the hands-down WOTN.