1996 Oddero Barolo Rocche di Castiglione
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Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - An excellent reco from the somm at Bern’s. Although note to self, order Barolo in advance or don’t drink at a restaurant. This couldn’t possibly reach its potential in the time I had there.
But still, this is in a fantastic place, drinking young yet tertiary and complex. Tight and closed on opening. After 30 min in the decanter the nose is subtle but stunning, roses, smoke and plummy fruit.
Initially very acidic and grippy on the palate, but after about 90 min the fruit came out and it was a different wine. Juicy plums and cherries and blood orange and spice.
The best glass was at 3 hours (I took some back to my hotel in a coffee cup and transferred to a glass!). Then it was wow.
Nose was meaty and floral at the same time (violets and roses). On the palate so savory and meaty I wanted to eat it, but also tons of fruit, juicy plums and cherries. Tannins were still present and sticky and this obviously has the structure and the fruit to evolve for another decade at least.
CT drinking window is way off on this one!!)
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