Medium, transparent, red with brick red edges. A great package of integrated cherry, apricot, rose, wood (but not oaky), and leather. Med-full bodied with bright acidity bringing balance and a squeaky-clean finish. The tannins are quite grippy, which was appreciated here but may be too much for some. Great value at $26 and probably within its peak drinking window.
8/3 update to average 91/93
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This is an interesting bottle that’s different from past ones. Lots of browning around the edges upon opening, which made me think this was much older than it is. Colors up a bit with some air, though.
Classic Barolo nose. Cherry fruit and earth on the palate, with a nice funky note. Good acidity and somewhat prominent tannins.
Likely has more time but I’m no longer as confident as I previously was with how this will evolve.
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I thought this was drinking beautifully. Short decant. Beautiful light robe. Intense nose, typical aromas of rose, orange peel and blood orange juice, and something darker more tar-like. Will buy again.
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Note taken after six hours of air. Cherries and violets on the nose, with a whiff of wet earth. The palate is a bit tight, with notes of cherry and herbs. Will continue to develop for another 7+ years and last for a decade.
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I have 3 of these, and given the divergence of views in the TNs here, this first bottle was decanted from cellar temperature and poured after a few minutes with a simple tomato & mozzarella ravioli dressed with parmesan, black pepper and EVOO.
On first drinking this is dark red fruits on the nose, quite fresh with those same notes on the palate along with berries and herbs, medium(+) acidity and very clean on the finish.
However, after maybe 20 minutes some major tannins develop and this becomes very much a food wine needing quite rich food to complement it. The nose and the palate begin to display more tertiary notes, losing some of the fresh fruitiness of the first pour.
And then after 20 more minutes, the tannins become less dominant and acidity comes more to the fore; the mouthfeel becomes less full.
Overall a very fast evolving wine, which is enjoyable at all these stages. I shall decant my second bottle for hours rather than minutes and see where it goes.
Not sure what rating to give - let's start at 89, but I find this decent QPR at ~US$24.
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Decanted 5-6 hours. This was a little flat. Not as rich or fulsome as one wants or expects with Barolo. Maybe I decanted too long? Seems unlikely. It was a fine wine but unmemorable and seems unlikely to get any better.
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Not characteristic of a typical Barolo. I get iron and mineral taste with a blood like hint of ink. It’s drinkable and good but not remarkable for the price.
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cherry, dried cherry, dried red berries, herbs, med bodied. a subtle mushroom/umami sensation, a hint of mineral. very elegant. oak is well-integrated with a hint of toasty oak. nice high acidity, med+ tannins. 90-91.
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Note taken after four hours of air. Cherry, rose petal, and wet leaves on the nose. The palate shows firm tannins and good acidity, with lots of cherry fruit and a touch of heat. Should develop nicely over the next 5-10 years.
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2/19/2024 - kkleg Likes this wine: 90 Points
Similar aromas and flavors as my July 2023 note, but seems age-worthy again. I will keep my last bottle until at least 2029.
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11/29/2023 - Toshu wrote: 89 Points
Medium body. Not complex but interesting flavors
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8/2/2023 - Rhuby Likes this wine: 92 Points
Medium, transparent, red with brick red edges. A great package of integrated cherry, apricot, rose, wood (but not oaky), and leather. Med-full bodied with bright acidity bringing balance and a squeaky-clean finish. The tannins are quite grippy, which was appreciated here but may be too much for some. Great value at $26 and probably within its peak drinking window.
8/3 update to average 91/93
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7/14/2023 - kkleg Likes this wine: 90 Points
This is an interesting bottle that’s different from past ones. Lots of browning around the edges upon opening, which made me think this was much older than it is. Colors up a bit with some air, though.
Classic Barolo nose. Cherry fruit and earth on the palate, with a nice funky note. Good acidity and somewhat prominent tannins.
Likely has more time but I’m no longer as confident as I previously was with how this will evolve.
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3/25/2023 - Hamish C Likes this wine: 92 Points
I thought this was drinking beautifully.
Short decant. Beautiful light robe. Intense nose, typical aromas of rose, orange peel and blood orange juice, and something darker more tar-like. Will buy again.
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10/30/2022 - kkleg Likes this wine: 90 Points
Note taken after six hours of air. Cherries and violets on the nose, with a whiff of wet earth. The palate is a bit tight, with notes of cherry and herbs. Will continue to develop for another 7+ years and last for a decade.
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7/28/2022 - Rick 4 Wine Likes this wine:
Drinking well but needs about an hour in the decanter
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4/12/2022 - rteeps wrote:
Decant 4 hours
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4/2/2022 - Paul852 Likes this wine: 89 Points
I have 3 of these, and given the divergence of views in the TNs here, this first bottle was decanted from cellar temperature and poured after a few minutes with a simple tomato & mozzarella ravioli dressed with parmesan, black pepper and EVOO.
On first drinking this is dark red fruits on the nose, quite fresh with those same notes on the palate along with berries and herbs, medium(+) acidity and very clean on the finish.
However, after maybe 20 minutes some major tannins develop and this becomes very much a food wine needing quite rich food to complement it. The nose and the palate begin to display more tertiary notes, losing some of the fresh fruitiness of the first pour.
And then after 20 more minutes, the tannins become less dominant and acidity comes more to the fore; the mouthfeel becomes less full.
Overall a very fast evolving wine, which is enjoyable at all these stages. I shall decant my second bottle for hours rather than minutes and see where it goes.
Not sure what rating to give - let's start at 89, but I find this decent QPR at ~US$24.
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1/26/2022 - Defcahn5 wrote: 86 Points
Decanted 5-6 hours. This was a little flat. Not as rich or fulsome as one wants or expects with Barolo. Maybe I decanted too long? Seems unlikely. It was a fine wine but unmemorable and seems unlikely to get any better.
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1/23/2022 - Aesculapian Connoisseur Does not like this wine: 81 Points
Lack of taste. High aciditiy.
Even decant for 2 hours. Just abit cherry, mushroom and herbal notes. Overall off balance and flat wine
Too disappointed
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1/8/2022 - bluengng Likes this wine: 83 Points
Not characteristic of a typical Barolo. I get iron and mineral taste with a blood like hint of ink. It’s drinkable and good but not remarkable for the price.
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11/11/2021 - fanglangzhe Likes this wine: 91 Points
cherry, dried cherry, dried red berries, herbs, med bodied. a subtle mushroom/umami sensation, a hint of mineral. very elegant. oak is well-integrated with a hint of toasty oak. nice high acidity, med+ tannins. 90-91.
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10/23/2021 - kkleg Likes this wine: 91 Points
Note taken after four hours of air. Cherry, rose petal, and wet leaves on the nose. The palate shows firm tannins and good acidity, with lots of cherry fruit and a touch of heat. Should develop nicely over the next 5-10 years.
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