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Sunday, April 7, 2019 - Lifted and complex aromatics, sappy dark red fruit, turned soil, hints of iodine and black pepper, red rose. Fresh and lithe on the palate, showing a refined, pure fruit character, and silky/satiny mouth feel. The (mostly) dark red fruit has an herbal, green edge to it on entry through the mid palate, turning closer to shades of purple as it expands and coats the mouth as it finishes more broadly than it starts, with good medium plus length and fairly round, moderately assertive tannins.
Shows complex spice throughout, clove, cinnamon, and acceptable amount of vanilla to buttress the acidity and medium, slightly chalky tannin. There’s enough candied fruit to satisfy those who prefer sweetness in their reds, but there’s also a good deal of savory spice together with an herbal/earth component to match. This Barolo is one of the more Burgundian that you’ll find, as there is very little austerity, save for the modest bits of iodine. Some may knock the mid palate for being a bit thin, though with that sacrifice you get less (or zero) heat, and a more drinkable wine. In summation, this just a great effort in a tough vintage, clearly showing a producer who intensely pursues quality. Enjoyed the 2nd half of the bottle two days later and it held together well.

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