This was still spectacular! Unsurprisingly, Bottle variation is strong in these but this particular one was intact. Some sherries notes at the finish but nice acidity and dried fruit mixed with herbs.
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Still going strong! The tar and roses profile of a good Barolo are present as are some interesting spice/herb notes (fenugreek?). Acidity still there for structure and supported by medium tannins. As this is the fourth bottle I have had of this wine, i can definitely say that bottle variation is amplified at this point - this was a good one.
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Clear garnet in color. Clean nose of leather and dried fruit. Dry, med body, med acidity, smooth tannins, dried plum, tobacco, and black chocolate on palate. Nice wine.
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Great evolution in the past 2 years. Probably beginning a relatively long drinking window. Silky tannins with complementary red and black fruits. Nice acidity. Perfect with truffles.
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A beautiful traditional Barolo, expansive aromas with a little bit of age starting to show. On the palate it's very graceful and becoming well integrated, still good acidity and tannin on the finish, this is entering what should be a long maturity. Feminine and satisfying, drinking well earlier than many traditionalist Baroli, and a good price to boot.
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The expressive bouquet features aromas of dark and red fruits intermingled with exotic spice and floral nuances. The texture is fresh yet decadent with a core of pure fruit being framed by pine, tobacco and bitter chocolate notes. A perfumed and enticing Barolo that's in the perfect drinking window. Drink now - 2020.
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10/13/2023 - talid Likes this wine: 93 Points
This was still spectacular! Unsurprisingly, Bottle variation is strong in these but this particular one was intact. Some sherries notes at the finish but nice acidity and dried fruit mixed with herbs.
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2/20/2022 - talid Likes this wine: 93 Points
Still alive! Drinking beautifully with a nose of roses, cherry and tar. On the palate, tobacco, oak, vanilla. Good acidity and medium tannins.
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12/15/2021 - talid Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still going strong! The tar and roses profile of a good Barolo are present as are some interesting spice/herb notes (fenugreek?). Acidity still there for structure and supported by medium tannins. As this is the fourth bottle I have had of this wine, i can definitely say that bottle variation is amplified at this point - this was a good one.
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2/8/2020 - djinc01 wrote: 93 Points
Still some great fruit after it opens up. Ready to drink!
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8/26/2017 - rexmerlot wrote: 91 Points
Clear garnet in color. Clean nose of leather and dried fruit. Dry, med body, med acidity, smooth tannins, dried plum, tobacco, and black chocolate on palate. Nice wine.
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12/10/2015 - dpc123 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Great evolution in the past 2 years. Probably beginning a relatively long drinking window. Silky tannins with complementary red and black fruits. Nice acidity. Perfect with truffles.
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3/22/2014 - dpc123 wrote: 92 Points
This is still very wound up, tannic and acidic. Great underlying mint and strawberry. Will open another in a couple years.
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3/9/2014 - Ericlmerrill wrote: 93 Points
Great, intense and delicious. Very concentrated flavors.
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11/6/2013 - BillBell73 wrote: 93 Points
A beautiful traditional Barolo, expansive aromas with a little bit of age starting to show. On the palate it's very graceful and becoming well integrated, still good acidity and tannin on the finish, this is entering what should be a long maturity. Feminine and satisfying, drinking well earlier than many traditionalist Baroli, and a good price to boot.
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10/18/2013 - VinFemmeChanson Likes this wine: 94 Points
The expressive bouquet features aromas of dark and red fruits intermingled with exotic spice and floral nuances. The texture is fresh yet decadent with a core of pure fruit being framed by pine, tobacco and bitter chocolate notes. A perfumed and enticing Barolo that's in the perfect drinking window. Drink now - 2020.
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