Very pale garnet, some red fruit showing on the nose - leaning toward dried fruits. Some potpourri like floral notes, strong notes of chorizo (smoke, herbs, earth/savoury qualities). Dry and high acidity, with lots of tannin. High, plesantly warming alcohol. Long finish.
Personal favourite of the day. Would love to return to with food.
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Medium reddish garnet in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, strawberries & mulberries with overtones of floral notes of roses & earthy/dusty notes, spices, herbs, mushrooms & minerals scents in the background. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, strawberries & pomegranate with herbs, spices & minerals. Lingering finish. Although it is presently accessible with decanting & extended airing, it will definitely benefit & develop further with additional aging.
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On the palate, it is the archetype of Barolo: dense, spicy, but very fresh thanks to a good balance. This elegant and above all structured, black fruit on blackberry berries, then spice and finally a very stony side. The finish is still narrow because of its youth, but the length, floral, is already very good.
A good Barolo which will gain in serenity with age.
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Tasted at a charity tasting event sponsored by a large NJ retailer. Light to medium ruby, strong on acidity and tannin but in balance and not obtrusive despite its youth. Loaded with cherries, rose petals and a touch of earthy mushroom. Very long on the finish. Very "pretty" and elegant especially for a normale. This producer always seems to deliver a good wine vintage after vintage.
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A classic blend of grapes from different communes and vineyards: Ornato, Serra & Briccolina (Serralunga), Gustava & Garretti (Grinzane), Roncaglie (La Morra), Ravera (Novello) and Mosconi (Monforte). The balance of the 2018 is quite evident and overt; a stringent showing and beautiful example of the vintage. The fruit leaves a coolish, red impression, with freshness, acidity and elegance. On the palate I found rose petals, fragrant rose water, small red berries, crushed stones and asphalt, combined with soft textures and energizing ethereal accents. Savory, saline-mineral finish. Aged for appr. 30 months in cask (French and Slavonian oak) and a small part in barriques for the first 12 months.
1/6/2024 - mikey.s Likes this wine: 92 Points
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Very pale garnet, some red fruit showing on the nose - leaning toward dried fruits. Some potpourri like floral notes, strong notes of chorizo (smoke, herbs, earth/savoury qualities). Dry and high acidity, with lots of tannin. High, plesantly warming alcohol. Long finish.
Personal favourite of the day. Would love to return to with food.
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3/6/2023 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 91 Points
Medium reddish garnet in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, strawberries & mulberries with overtones of floral notes of roses & earthy/dusty notes, spices, herbs, mushrooms & minerals scents in the background. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, strawberries & pomegranate with herbs, spices & minerals. Lingering finish. Although it is presently accessible with decanting & extended airing, it will definitely benefit & develop further with additional aging.
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11/26/2022 - Benoit Hardy Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nose of rose and spices.
On the palate, it is the archetype of Barolo: dense, spicy, but very fresh thanks to a good balance. This elegant and above all structured, black fruit on blackberry berries, then spice and finally a very stony side. The finish is still narrow because of its youth, but the length, floral, is already very good.
A good Barolo which will gain in serenity with age.
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11/7/2022 - oldwines Likes this wine: 92 Points
Tasted at a charity tasting event sponsored by a large NJ retailer. Light to medium ruby, strong on acidity and tannin but in balance and not obtrusive despite its youth. Loaded with cherries, rose petals and a touch of earthy mushroom. Very long on the finish. Very "pretty" and elegant especially for a normale. This producer always seems to deliver a good wine vintage after vintage.
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10/6/2022 - CarpeDiem! wrote: 89 Points
I always struggle with this heavy weight in its youth, when it is overly astringent and herby. But I give it the benefit of the doubt.
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10/6/2022 - fanglangzhe Likes this wine: 89 Points
fresh red fruits, slight dark chocolate. med+ acid.
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10/6/2022 - wineappellation Likes this wine: 91 Points
Already quite expressive albeit lacking some depth Good for the level.
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10/25/2021 - wineswithmuscles Likes this wine:
A classic blend of grapes from different communes and vineyards: Ornato, Serra & Briccolina (Serralunga), Gustava & Garretti (Grinzane), Roncaglie (La Morra), Ravera (Novello) and Mosconi (Monforte). The balance of the 2018 is quite evident and overt; a stringent showing and beautiful example of the vintage. The fruit leaves a coolish, red impression, with freshness, acidity and elegance. On the palate I found rose petals, fragrant rose water, small red berries, crushed stones and asphalt, combined with soft textures and energizing ethereal accents. Savory, saline-mineral finish. Aged for appr. 30 months in cask (French and Slavonian oak) and a small part in barriques for the first 12 months.
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