Lovely, classic barolo, now entering a prime drinking window. Still needs air, but showing classic profile of tar and roses, with dark berry fruit, alluring nose, and good structure.
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Wasserrand mit Ziegelrot. Recht weit oxidiert, Tertiäraromen. Am zweiten Tag besser trinkbar, da auf einmal doch noch etwas Frucht durchkam :) ansonsten eher für traditionell ausgerichtete Barolofans geeignet, zumindest diese Flasche
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Decanted 2 hours. Mature red. Harmonious but not very complex, extremely acidic like a 1996 burgundy, a classic Barolo with good balance but not terribly interesting. Certainly holds well.
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Surprisingly evolved but still hanging on, this was an interesting lesson in what happens to a ripe, modern-styled Barolo after 15 years. Some off-putting VA notes on the extremely high-toned nose, leading to a palate marked by dark cherry fruit, tobacco, and balsamic/fig flavors. The palate is much better, and less tired, than the nose. Fully evolved tannins. Based on this bottle, I say it's time to drink up.
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Awfully young, this wine takes hours and hours to open. When it gets there, it is all about mint, anise and tar on the nose with huge sweet sappy red fruit on the palate and an acidic, clenching finish. Wonderfully aromatic but still remarkably immature and tight. I won't touch it again for 4-5 years at least. Fantastic potential.
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(at Del Posto – NYC) Lovely ruby with a penetrating and full nose of lush cherries and a touch of celery salt. Full and rich, yet full of verve, this to me is Borolo at its best. Long and still a pup. (95)
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Medium garnet, quite wide paler rim. Sweet and full flavoured. Great fruity complexity on the mid-palate but still sternly structured and VERY tannic on the finish. Give this at least another 5 years. Today 4-
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Popped and poured, next time need to decant as this wine throws a lot of fine sediment. Red with orange hues at the edges. Mature nose of rasin and herbs. Nice tension on the mouth with good lively acidity with some fruity texture, wrapped in firm woody tannins. Secondary aromas and flavors are starting to develop, and the wood is getting absorbed after 10 years.
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[Gotham] Not decanted . . . obviously a mistake. Drank over 1 hr . . . another mistake. Started very lively . . but then vlosed down. Aromos of rose petals and tar. On the palate tar and tobacco wirh minimal red fruit, Smooth. I was not ovewhelmed the experience. but I did not treat the wine approproiately.
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10/16/2022 - wa2ofd wrote:
Some prunes / raisins on the nose … considerable sentiment at the bottom of bottle. Not bad but won’t be sitting on my last bottle .
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10/7/2017 - SteveHyde Likes this wine: 91 Points
Lovely, classic barolo, now entering a prime drinking window. Still needs air, but showing classic profile of tar and roses, with dark berry fruit, alluring nose, and good structure.
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5/21/2017 - Belon Does not like this wine:
Too old...
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1/18/2014 - absolut wrote: 88 Points
Wasserrand mit Ziegelrot. Recht weit oxidiert, Tertiäraromen. Am zweiten Tag besser trinkbar, da auf einmal doch noch etwas Frucht durchkam :) ansonsten eher für traditionell ausgerichtete Barolofans geeignet, zumindest diese Flasche
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11/2/2013 - palbe wrote: 84 Points
Deep colour. Anise, tar, truffles and dark cherries. Quite austere, but seems to have some potential left. Not terribly complex, though.
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6/8/2013 - derek.hara@sbcglobal.net Likes this wine: 89 Points
Solid, but maybe past its ideal window, sweeter notes, not as balanced and elegant as other Conternos.. Will stick to the Cicala...always stunning.
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7/30/2012 - Roest wrote:
Drink up
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11/16/2011 - Harley1199 wrote: flawed
Conterno Tasting / Cata Conterno (Enoteca Barolo - Madrid): Flawed. Almost corked for some. Asphalt, some tobacco on the nose, wet cigarette. Do you love these smells?
Fallido. Casi acorchada para algunos. En nariz asfalto, algo de tabaco, cigarrillo mojado. ¿Te gustan esos olores?
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7/14/2011 - DK Amateur wrote:
Decanted 2 hours. Mature red. Harmonious but not very complex, extremely acidic like a 1996 burgundy, a classic Barolo with good balance but not terribly interesting. Certainly holds well.
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4/3/2011 - Siggy wrote: 88 Points
Surprisingly evolved but still hanging on, this was an interesting lesson in what happens to a ripe, modern-styled Barolo after 15 years. Some off-putting VA notes on the extremely high-toned nose, leading to a palate marked by dark cherry fruit, tobacco, and balsamic/fig flavors. The palate is much better, and less tired, than the nose. Fully evolved tannins. Based on this bottle, I say it's time to drink up.
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6/28/2009 - Lorien wrote: 88 Points
Nice. typical Barolo. nothing breathtaking.. but provides the full deal. drinking well now
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8/9/2008 - pbjosh wrote: 93 Points
Awfully young, this wine takes hours and hours to open. When it gets there, it is all about mint, anise and tar on the nose with huge sweet sappy red fruit on the palate and an acidic, clenching finish. Wonderfully aromatic but still remarkably immature and tight. I won't touch it again for 4-5 years at least. Fantastic potential.
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5/16/2007 - dbkitc wrote: 95 Points
(at Del Posto – NYC) Lovely ruby with a penetrating and full nose of lush cherries and a touch of celery salt. Full and rich, yet full of verve, this to me is Borolo at its best. Long and still a pup. (95)
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11/19/2006 - PSide wrote:
Medium garnet, quite wide paler rim. Sweet and full flavoured. Great fruity complexity on the mid-palate but still sternly structured and VERY tannic on the finish. Give this at least another 5 years. Today 4-
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10/13/2006 - llink wrote:
Popped and poured, next time need to decant as this wine throws a lot of fine sediment. Red with orange hues at the edges. Mature nose of rasin and herbs. Nice tension on the mouth with good lively acidity with some fruity texture, wrapped in firm woody tannins. Secondary aromas and flavors are starting to develop, and the wood is getting absorbed after 10 years.
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8/6/2005 - 97mjr wrote:
[Gotham] Not decanted . . . obviously a mistake. Drank over 1 hr . . . another mistake. Started very lively . . but then vlosed down. Aromos of rose petals and tar. On the palate tar and tobacco wirh minimal red fruit, Smooth. I was not ovewhelmed the experience. but I did not treat the wine approproiately.
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