Agree with BobH, the 93 Barolos were largely overlooked and have drunk well since 2003. Also like BobH, this was my last bottle and I wish I had more. From magnum and not showing its age other than the tannins being fully resolved. Plenty of classic Barolo characteristics.
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Sadly, my last bottle. But this is still drinking great at 30. I’ve always felt that 1993 was a vintage where the critics by and large missed the boat - almost the inverse of the situation where they heaped all that praise on ‘97 and 2000.
Not that I necessarily intended to do this, but I’m drinking this today with a 2000 Cavallotto Vigna San Giuseppe Riserva, and at least on opening, this is clearly the better wine.
Good acidity and persistence on the palate, red fruit and tar notes and a little menthol on the nose as well. The only bummer here, as I mentioned right up front, is this is my last bottle 🍷😢
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Decanted 4 hours prior to tasting; still lovely muted tannins. Made a nice pairing with beef osso buco. Served alongside 1990 Chateau Lagrange and 1994 Dominus, all still showing beautifully. Notes of dark chocolate covered cherries, leather; no licorice, surprisingly. A small amount left in the decanter (covered) 40 hours later…still delicious with super long finish, and the note of cherry has brightened. Sadly, last bottle.
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Gorgeous nose - tar, menthol and black & red fruit.
Good acidity for lift, sweet/ripe primarily red fruit on the palate, nice persistence. Everything I want in a Barolo on a Friday afternoon. IMO, '93 is the most underrated vintage of the decade - while I still think that the '89 BdF is my personal favorite from Scavino, this wine is not significantly inferior to the '89.
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Dinner with the SLDS at Mark's: Tar, raisin, dark florals, cherry and char. Palate is resolving beautifully, the balance remains excellent and there is a pure fruit presence that is still delivered. Long and fine. =
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Medium garnet-ruby color with a bit of bricking; delicate, elegant nose with red fruit, floral, subtle; palate has red fruit, fresh acid, still quite tannic, slightly drying. Could use more concentration of fruit and flavor to balance out the structure, going over the hill. 88-90.
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The bottle’s filling level was perfect and the cork looked pristine. The wine was brick-coloured. It offered rose petals, mint, some cherry, some blueberry, some blackberry, herbs, spices and tea leaves on the nose. On the palate the wine showed a rustic flavour profile, with copper, some cherry, some blueberry, balsamic notes and a hint of tea. The wine was medium-bodied, with good acidity, powdery tannins and good length. It was a little rough on the backend, but other than that round and supple. A solid Barolo.
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Somewhat disappointed in the wine. Nice dark fruit, tar aromas. Lacks in the middle and the fruit is lacking. Should have been drunk a few years earlier IMO
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Dinner at Seaquam's (Vancouver, BC): Opened and let breathe for approx 6 hours prior to tasting. First impression, very youthful on the nose, dominated by plum, as well as prune notes and some heat. Lots of black licorice coming through on the palette, as well as more plum, and some black pepper. I was surprised how young this is drinking, and although the fruit is on the softer side, and there is a lot of acid present, it had a great long finish and was very enjoyable. No rush to drink this up.
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From magnum at room temperature, but with very little time in decanter. Still a young color. This wine was not giving much at all. Seemed thin and closed compared to what I expected. Need to try again with a much longer decant. B+/?
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We had an issue, popped and decanted in a small decanter for 30min. This proved to be a serious hindrance. Wine smelled initially of chlorine and tar. Vicious swirling over 15-30min helped considerably and the wine just started to come together. Absolutely no indications of age on nose or color, this showed very young and demanded at least a couple hours in a proper decanter as it was viciously firm. Just starting to show potential at the 1.5hr mark. Brutal wine to be respected until verification, it has a glorious sour cherry core. I guess at least a 3 hr decant will give it a 93-95.
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This was a nice bottle of a wine made in a non-traditional style. This is recommended for those who enjoy this sort of rendering of Barolo. Personally, I strongly prefer traditional Barolo.
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Showing great. barrique is starting to be well integrated. Bright red cherry notes. A real crowd pleaser. Perfect balance and starting to reach a very high plane of maturity. Demonstrates what a sleeper vintage the 93 is becoming. SHHHHHHHHHHHH!
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Rich on the nose, complex, floral, expressive, amazing. Smoothed out and wonderful. Just decanted. Some say really ripe fruit. Meaning that as a complaint -- roasted. I did not personally feel this way. I also felt it could go many more years although most drinkers loved its expression now.
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Drank last night. This was a terrific barolo in the new style.No tobacco or tar on the nose but the aroma was very seductive although not overpowering--it opened up nicely after about 15 minutes. Loads of red fruit with very good balance. This wine had the layers of comlpexity and long finish which is the hallmark of a great barolo. This is ready to drink but has the backbone and depth of fruit to last for a long time.Very impressive.
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Roy and The NYC Gang do Italy (La Grolla): Drier than the Renato, less mushrooms more power. this is still too young and rather tight. i think this will be a good wine in a few years - it has great balance. but it didnt seem to have the depth of some of the others.
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12/11/2023 - grub94 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Agree with BobH, the 93 Barolos were largely overlooked and have drunk well since 2003. Also like BobH, this was my last bottle and I wish I had more.
From magnum and not showing its age other than the tannins being fully resolved. Plenty of classic Barolo characteristics.
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8/27/2023 - Bob H wrote:
Sadly, my last bottle. But this is still drinking great at 30. I’ve always felt that 1993 was a vintage where the critics by and large missed the boat - almost the inverse of the situation where they heaped all that praise on ‘97 and 2000.
Not that I necessarily intended to do this, but I’m drinking this today with a 2000 Cavallotto Vigna San Giuseppe Riserva, and at least on opening, this is clearly the better wine.
Good acidity and persistence on the palate, red fruit and tar notes and a little menthol on the nose as well. The only bummer here, as I mentioned right up front, is this is my last bottle 🍷😢
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3/2/2023 - Rockland Likes this wine: 92 Points
Decanted 4 hours prior to tasting; still lovely muted tannins. Made a nice pairing with beef osso buco. Served alongside 1990 Chateau Lagrange and 1994 Dominus, all still showing beautifully. Notes of dark chocolate covered cherries, leather; no licorice, surprisingly. A small amount left in the decanter (covered) 40 hours later…still delicious with super long finish, and the note of cherry has brightened. Sadly, last bottle.
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11/17/2022 - kenv Likes this wine: 93 Points
WCC Barolo and Barbaresco Dinner (The Chef's Table at Cafe Capriccio, Albany, NY): [Double-decanted for 4 hours at 2pm.] Muted nose of chocolate-covered cherries. Juicy and tasty, but a bit monolithic. Still, quite good for the vintage. Long finish.
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7/21/2021 - Marcus Vin Rouge Likes this wine: 91 Points
Rating should be higher but passed peak. Nose still good with te and roses but palate almost like a port.
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4/10/2020 - Bob H wrote:
Gorgeous nose - tar, menthol and black & red fruit.
Good acidity for lift, sweet/ripe primarily red fruit on the palate, nice persistence. Everything I want in a Barolo on a Friday afternoon. IMO, '93 is the most underrated vintage of the decade - while I still think that the '89 BdF is my personal favorite from Scavino, this wine is not significantly inferior to the '89.
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5/29/2016 - plitton wrote: 92 Points
Soft with just a little edge. Delicious. Popped and let it stand for 90 minutes. Drink through 2017.
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11/6/2015 - SimonS wrote: 93 Points
Drinking very nicely indeed. Shame it was my last.
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12/6/2014 - CamWheeler wrote: 93 Points
Dinner with the SLDS at Mark's: Tar, raisin, dark florals, cherry and char. Palate is resolving beautifully, the balance remains excellent and there is a pure fruit presence that is still delivered. Long and fine. =
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9/7/2013 - aagrawal wrote: 89 Points
Medium garnet-ruby color with a bit of bricking; delicate, elegant nose with red fruit, floral, subtle; palate has red fruit, fresh acid, still quite tannic, slightly drying. Could use more concentration of fruit and flavor to balance out the structure, going over the hill. 88-90.
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12/9/2012 - 14frimaire wrote: 50 Points
Terminally #$%#$%$'ed. Fifty is as low as Eric will let me go.
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11/10/2012 - MC wrote:
Last magnum, but showed really well with an hour decant. Balanced, and great with food. A-
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5/6/2012 - PSPatrick wrote: 89 Points
The bottle’s filling level was perfect and the cork looked pristine. The wine was brick-coloured. It offered rose petals, mint, some cherry, some blueberry, some blackberry, herbs, spices and tea leaves on the nose. On the palate the wine showed a rustic flavour profile, with copper, some cherry, some blueberry, balsamic notes and a hint of tea. The wine was medium-bodied, with good acidity, powdery tannins and good length. It was a little rough on the backend, but other than that round and supple. A solid Barolo.
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2/13/2012 - 14frimaire wrote:
Hasn't completely absorbed the élevage, but at least the materials are showing through.
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6/28/2011 - rnellans wrote: 90 Points
Somewhat disappointed in the wine. Nice dark fruit, tar aromas. Lacks in the middle and the fruit is lacking. Should have been drunk a few years earlier IMO
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1/29/2011 - MattTM wrote:
Dinner at Seaquam's (Vancouver, BC): Opened and let breathe for approx 6 hours prior to tasting. First impression, very youthful on the nose, dominated by plum, as well as prune notes and some heat. Lots of black licorice coming through on the palette, as well as more plum, and some black pepper. I was surprised how young this is drinking, and although the fruit is on the softer side, and there is a lot of acid present, it had a great long finish and was very enjoyable. No rush to drink this up.
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1/25/2011 - MC wrote:
On second attempt, with 90 minute decant before dinner, this showed better. Solid Barolo, and good food wine. A-
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1/22/2011 - MC wrote:
From magnum at room temperature, but with very little time in decanter. Still a young color. This wine was not giving much at all. Seemed thin and closed compared to what I expected. Need to try again with a much longer decant. B+/?
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10/29/2010 - ed-d wrote: 92 Points
From magnum. Beautiful nose of floral elements & sweet red fruit. Light, sweet entry of red berry, leather & spice. Very nice in a modern style.
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7/2/2010 - warrenpeace wrote: 92 Points
Very well balanced wine, long finsih; fruit is starting to fade though so drink up
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3/10/2010 - buckeye76 wrote: 92 Points
DEEP FRUIT IN THE NOSE AND FLAVOR WITH SOME LICORICE. MEDIUM TO LONG FINISH.
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2/27/2010 - psmith wrote:
Surprisingly dark. Ripe style with medium-grain tannins. Sweet fruit. Drinking younger than expected.
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1/31/2010 - kenhoeve wrote: 92 Points
We had an issue, popped and decanted in a small decanter for 30min. This proved to be a serious hindrance. Wine smelled initially of chlorine and tar. Vicious swirling over 15-30min helped considerably and the wine just started to come together. Absolutely no indications of age on nose or color, this showed very young and demanded at least a couple hours in a proper decanter as it was viciously firm. Just starting to show potential at the 1.5hr mark. Brutal wine to be respected until verification, it has a glorious sour cherry core. I guess at least a 3 hr decant will give it a 93-95.
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9/28/2009 - 60ouvrees wrote:
In a great spot right now and drinking beautifully. Nice blend of modern and traditional style.
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5/13/2009 - DavidKehler wrote:
This was a nice bottle of a wine made in a non-traditional style. This is recommended for those who enjoy this sort of rendering of Barolo. Personally, I strongly prefer traditional Barolo.
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9/27/2008 - baroloboy55 wrote: 92 Points
Showing great. barrique is starting to be well integrated. Bright red cherry notes. A real crowd pleaser. Perfect balance and starting to reach a very high plane of maturity. Demonstrates what a sleeper vintage the 93 is becoming. SHHHHHHHHHHHH!
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9/19/2008 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Rich on the nose, complex, floral, expressive, amazing. Smoothed out and wonderful. Just decanted. Some say really ripe fruit. Meaning that as a complaint -- roasted. I did not personally feel this way. I also felt it could go many more years although most drinkers loved its expression now.
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8/31/2008 - eharris wrote: 94 Points
Drank last night. This was a terrific barolo in the new style.No tobacco or tar on the nose but the aroma was very seductive although not overpowering--it opened up nicely after about 15 minutes. Loads of red fruit with very good balance. This wine had the layers of comlpexity and long finish which is the hallmark of a great barolo. This is ready to drink but has the backbone and depth of fruit to last for a long time.Very impressive.
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2/26/2007 - conadoc wrote: 92 Points
Went beautifully with a mushroom coated veal chop. Not a large nose but sweet, mature, nice fruit, dark fruit and nice balance.
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7/16/2005 - Mlermontov wrote: 91 Points
Roy and The NYC Gang do Italy (La Grolla): Drier than the Renato, less mushrooms more power. this is still too young and rather tight. i think this will be a good wine in a few years - it has great balance. but it didnt seem to have the depth of some of the others.
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