Medium garnet fading to a slight amber rim with only a tiny amount of sediment. On the nose this is somewhat quiet, though elegant and perhaps a touch somber, with aromas of dried red fruits, dried roses, worn leather, loamy earth and a touch of oak spice. Medium to full bodied on the palate, with medium+ acidity, a somewhat tight and compact texture for the vintage, and straightforward dried fruit and spice flavors. There's nothing wrong here, but there's also not much to get excited about.
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Decanted at length. In the glass aromas of forest berries, slightly dries cherries and cranberries are perfumed with notes of rose, spice and tobacco that bring in subtler hints of briar, forest floor, worn leather, graphite and herbs. On the palate this wine is in a nice spot and showing quite a bit of refinement. The chewy tannins and juicy acidity balance each other nicely with the tug and pull that play out long on the palate. moderate mid-palate density and flavors follow the nose and show a mix of wild berries, rose, spice, tobacco, leather, wood, earth and herb tones that play out through the long finish. Give this wine some air and be rewarded!
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I opened this wine at 9am, did not decant, and let it sit all day at 55 degrees. Paired with vegan lasagna. Rose petal, sour cherry, leather, and raspberry on the nose. Great pairing with the food. Tannins are softened and integrated. Medium finish.
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Its white truffles time and always a pleasure to open a Barolo. Normally I let it decant 3h and rightfully so, it begins to come together as at the beginning its acid forward.
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One of the best Barolos I have had in some time. This was drinking great, even without food, which is saying a lot for Barolo. Love the sexy spice on the finish in this wine. Dare I say, almost drinking like a matour Barolo? Delicious!
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Medium red violet color; tart red berry, anise, savory, dried red berry nose; tight, silky textured, tart red berry, anise, savory, dried red berry palate; needs 7 years; long finish (14% alcohol) 92+ points
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{Visit to Massolino} This is the first Barolo wine from Massolino that's been made from grapes coming from outside the Serralunga d'Alba commune - these grapes are from Castiglione Falletto. The color is typical of quality Barolo, the nose, a bit atypical in the sense that it's of the quality usually reserved for very(!) pricey Cru wines. Medium-body, cool entry, powerful, fine tannins. An altogether different kind of crowd-pleaser - generous, but not to a fault. Offers plenty of very fresh acidity and a really long finish. This really belongs outside of the box that many have painted around this vintage. 14,0% abv., recommended
Below: Franco explains the various micro-climates and soil characteristics of Serralunga zone and Massolino vineyards.
4/17/2024 - wino_tim wrote: 88 Points
Medium garnet fading to a slight amber rim with only a tiny amount of sediment. On the nose this is somewhat quiet, though elegant and perhaps a touch somber, with aromas of dried red fruits, dried roses, worn leather, loamy earth and a touch of oak spice. Medium to full bodied on the palate, with medium+ acidity, a somewhat tight and compact texture for the vintage, and straightforward dried fruit and spice flavors. There's nothing wrong here, but there's also not much to get excited about.
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11/24/2023 - bjamesclark wrote: 92 Points
Decanted at length.
In the glass aromas of forest berries, slightly dries cherries and cranberries are perfumed with notes of rose, spice and tobacco that bring in subtler hints of briar, forest floor, worn leather, graphite and herbs.
On the palate this wine is in a nice spot and showing quite a bit of refinement. The chewy tannins and juicy acidity balance each other nicely with the tug and pull that play out long on the palate. moderate mid-palate density and flavors follow the nose and show a mix of wild berries, rose, spice, tobacco, leather, wood, earth and herb tones that play out through the long finish.
Give this wine some air and be rewarded!
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2/19/2022 - pren wrote: 91 Points
第一次，印象不深，醒酒时间不太长，不是太好。
一个月后第二次，酸味主导，一直到4-5个小时喝完的时候。但是，口中滋味很足。整体很接近前两天的86guido，非水果，酸。以为09会更giving一点，但是个lean 的风格。朝东，不是好的朝向。
几周后，最后一次，极差，chemical味道的尖酸味。过气的neb 看来如此，以前的2000gheme 也类似。
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12/21/2021 - jkvedar Likes this wine: 92 Points
I opened this wine at 9am, did not decant, and let it sit all day at 55 degrees. Paired with vegan lasagna. Rose petal, sour cherry, leather, and raspberry on the nose. Great pairing with the food. Tannins are softened and integrated. Medium finish.
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10/23/2021 - dannyg wrote: 91 Points
Its white truffles time and always a pleasure to open a Barolo. Normally I let it decant 3h and rightfully so, it begins to come together as at the beginning its acid forward.
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7/5/2020 - Francophile1 Likes this wine: 92 Points
One of the best Barolos I have had in some time. This was drinking great, even without food, which is saying a lot for Barolo. Love the sexy spice on the finish in this wine. Dare I say, almost drinking like a matour Barolo? Delicious!
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11/16/2018 - apg23 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Liked this wine. Much better decanted. Great spice
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5/19/2018 - HeavyPourWine Likes this wine: 91 Points
No sediment. Decanted 30 minutes. Can't decide if I like the nose or taste better. Lovely!
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11/7/2014 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 92 Points
Medium red violet color; tart red berry, anise, savory, dried red berry nose; tight, silky textured, tart red berry, anise, savory, dried red berry palate; needs 7 years; long finish (14% alcohol) 92+ points
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4/22/2014 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
{Visit to Massolino} This is the first Barolo wine from Massolino that's been made from grapes coming from outside the Serralunga d'Alba commune - these grapes are from Castiglione Falletto. The color is typical of quality Barolo, the nose, a bit atypical in the sense that it's of the quality usually reserved for very(!) pricey Cru wines. Medium-body, cool entry, powerful, fine tannins. An altogether different kind of crowd-pleaser - generous, but not to a fault. Offers plenty of very fresh acidity and a really long finish. This really belongs outside of the box that many have painted around this vintage. 14,0% abv., recommended
Below: Franco explains the various micro-climates and soil characteristics of Serralunga zone and Massolino vineyards.
https://italianwine.blog/
http://tinyurl.com/j5bq6cw
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10/5/2013 - Ludwig Beethoven wrote:
Delicate aromas of flowers and anise, a keeper
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