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2004 Michele Chiarlo Barolo Tortoniano
Nebbiolo
- Italy
- Piedmont
- Langhe
- Barolo
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Community Tasting Notes 48
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james.williams5599@gmail.com wrote:
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The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 91 points
May 21, 2022 - Retail $40. 100% Nebbiolo. Not the most expensive Barolo on the market (although I did see this 2004 online for $135--price gouge much?), but it is a solid effort and has aged quite well thus far. Much more bricking on the rim, with more tertiary notes developing: leather, un-smoked cigar, grilled steak. The fruit is pretty much non-existent at this point, but the acidity is alive and kicking, thank you very much with largely integrated tannins and a lengthy finish. I would not hold onto this all that much longer, however.
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dssmith wrote: 79 points
March 15, 2022 - As far as I am concerned this wine continues to underperform compared to other Barolos I have tasted. The flavor is not robust, there is no zing even with aeration. My prior purchases of the same vintage have been better, so I am not sure why I am this unhappy.
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tsdv wrote: 86 points
November 16, 2021 - 1st night this was really lean, acidic, tart, austere, so put a cork in it. Day 2 it was a bit better, very focused, high acid, spice, but really nothing that stands out for me.
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grossie Likes this wine: 94 points
August 16, 2021 - Ruby red, a bit of brick at the edges. The nose is intoxicating- forest herbs, licorice, mint, red fruit. Medium body, good fruit, but relatively light weight. Very little fine tannin. High acidity. Long finish. This is really gorgeous, mostly for the nose and the ethereal quality rather than power. I don't think this gets much better it strikes me as being at peak.
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By Julia Harding, MW
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By Julia Harding, MW
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By Richard Jennings
5/13/2009 (link) 92 points(Michele Chiarlo Barolo Tortoniano) Deep black fruit, plum and graphite nose; tasty, tart plum, menthol and mineral palate; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2004
- Type Red
- Producer Michele Chiarlo
- Varietal Nebbiolo
- Designation Tortoniano
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Piedmont
- SubRegion Langhe
- Appellation Barolo
- UPC Code 084692441549
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 129 (42%)
- Consumed 176 (58%)
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- CountryItaly
- RegionPiedmont
- SubRegionLanghe
- AppellationBarolo