2011 Elio Grasso Barolo Gavarini Chiniera
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Eric Guido Likes this wine:
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - The 2011 Gavarini Chiniera showed a lively and pretty bouquet of woodland pine and cedar with bright cherry, raspberry and licorice. On the palate, I found tart cherry and cranberry which darkened and sweetened as it traveled across the senses, adding balsamic tones and mint going into the finish. This was showing the 2011 exuberance, with it's focused fruit and silky finessed textures, yet still as a young Nebbiolo, with hints of fine tannin lingering on the close.
Day 2: The nose is a little deeper and darker now, with that whiff of mint and anise that I usually associate with this wine. The 2011 Gavarini Chiniera shows no signs of decline after 24-hours in a sealed, 1/2 sized bottle. The palate has picked up a note of fresh tobacco and medicinal herb, while also closing a bit from last night, as tannins appear more pronounced now. In fact, this is more of what I would expect from a young Gavarini Chiniera. I’m enjoying the grip on the finish, and a dark and bitter twang that puckers the cheeks.
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