Deep red. Nice aromas of raspberry, herbs, earth. Quite floral, with deep red fruits and leather. Not overly sweet, good acidity. Dried cherries and cranberry on solid finish.
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Drank with Prime Rib dinner. Acidity to stand up to the rich beef. Notes of truffle and earth. Some pepper. Dried black fruits, like raisins. Currants. Really like what Massolino produces.
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The nose was intensely dark and rich, almost sappy, with red fruits giving way to dark soil and minerals. On the palate, it showed juicy textures with notes of ripe black cherry, and a hint of bitters. Refined on the finish, as a mouthwatering quality and focused red berry fruit lingered long. A joy to drink now, but missing the structure I’d expect from its age.
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Medium red violet color; tart cherry, dried cherry, red licorice nose; tight, tasty, tart cherry, dried cherry, red licorice palate; needs 5-plus years; medium-plus finish (14% alcohol)
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{Visit to Massolino} Very approachable now, but at the same time, it's got some more integration to complete before it's going to show its best. On the day, this starts out with a crystalline garnet color - striking, really. The first aromas from this PnP wine are of raspberries, the just-picked sort. With 5 minutes in the glass, wonderfully complex aromas of minerals, red and purple floral, and then another generous dose of minerals. This is very much a wine of time and place, and while '09 didn't get the press that '08 and '10 received, the great winegrowers were able to fashion some really fine wines, nonetheless. This is one of them. Give this another 2-3 years to come together, and drink them while the 08s and 10s are ageing. 14,0% abv., recommended
4/13/2021 - HWG99 Does not like this wine: 82 Points
Disappointed, lack of characters, too much power on the palate without much finishing, a bit of bitter at the end. Powerful wine.
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2/17/2021 - Seni Likes this wine: 87 Points
Enjoyed at Fiola DC. Paired well with rich fatty foods. Good acidity and dark fruit.
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4/9/2018 - Sepsis wrote:
Hot vintage not too evident. Drink up
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2/20/2018 - macker100 wrote: 90 Points
Deep red. Nice aromas of raspberry, herbs, earth. Quite floral, with deep red fruits and leather. Not overly sweet, good acidity. Dried cherries and cranberry on solid finish.
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9/17/2016 - slapsht007 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Drank with Prime Rib dinner. Acidity to stand up to the rich beef. Notes of truffle and earth. Some pepper. Dried black fruits, like raisins. Currants. Really like what Massolino produces.
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2/19/2015 - Eric Guido Likes this wine: 91 Points
The nose was intensely dark and rich, almost sappy, with red fruits giving way to dark soil and minerals. On the palate, it showed juicy textures with notes of ripe black cherry, and a hint of bitters. Refined on the finish, as a mouthwatering quality and focused red berry fruit lingered long. A joy to drink now, but missing the structure I’d expect from its age.
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11/7/2014 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 92 Points
Medium red violet color; tart cherry, dried cherry, red licorice nose; tight, tasty, tart cherry, dried cherry, red licorice palate; needs 5-plus years; medium-plus finish (14% alcohol)
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4/22/2014 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
{Visit to Massolino} Very approachable now, but at the same time, it's got some more integration to complete before it's going to show its best. On the day, this starts out with a crystalline garnet color - striking, really. The first aromas from this PnP wine are of raspberries, the just-picked sort. With 5 minutes in the glass, wonderfully complex aromas of minerals, red and purple floral, and then another generous dose of minerals. This is very much a wine of time and place, and while '09 didn't get the press that '08 and '10 received, the great winegrowers were able to fashion some really fine wines, nonetheless. This is one of them. Give this another 2-3 years to come together, and drink them while the 08s and 10s are ageing. 14,0% abv., recommended
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7/30/2013 - Marc wrote: 90 Points
Barolo and Barbaresco Tasting - Caro's Wnes (Caro's Wines, Auckland, New Zealand): A far more involving wine than the standard Barolo, interesting nose of tar, flowers, leather with bright top notes. The wine displays a very nice ripe but tannic texture and excellent balance.
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