Very nice, fully mature bottle. A bit modern for my taste, with plenty of oak and forward fruit. But still clearly a Barbaresco: violets, rose petals, a hint of tar.
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I was really looking forward to trying this 2001 after going so gonzo for the 2004. It was just about everything I hoped for. As expected the tannins have softened nicely, but there's still a good amount of grip. The flavor profile is what I really love about this wine. Cherries, rose petals, and just a hint of tar. Really beautiful wine. The kind of wine you want to seek out and buy more of before it's all gone.
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12/14/2012 - MichaelJennings wrote: 89 Points
Very nice, fully mature bottle. A bit modern for my taste, with plenty of oak and forward fruit. But still clearly a Barbaresco: violets, rose petals, a hint of tar.
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5/17/2010 - RobertDwyer Likes this wine: 93 Points
I was really looking forward to trying this 2001 after going so gonzo for the 2004. It was just about everything I hoped for. As expected the tannins have softened nicely, but there's still a good amount of grip. The flavor profile is what I really love about this wine. Cherries, rose petals, and just a hint of tar. Really beautiful wine. The kind of wine you want to seek out and buy more of before it's all gone.
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12/20/2009 - nschmidt wrote: 92 Points
Totally enjoyed this bottle fireside with some mixed nuts. Drinking beautifully with some significant but smooth tannins.
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2/3/2008 - millwhat wrote:
Fresh cherries, with medium smooth tannins. perfect with gutsy Italian fish with tomatoes and olives. Delicious and drinking now
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