This is one of the first Barolos I have had. Barolos are a different animal! The much younger Luigi Baudana 2012 I drank recently had much less tannin, but very similar character. The strong tannin in the Terlo Ravera turned some of us off, but I still found the wine intensely interesting. I don't think I can give this one a numeric score, since I am so new at Barolos. The small amount of wine left in the bottle was still drinkable (to me, at least) four days later, and had smoothed out somewhat.
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Excellent with a nose of leather, sandlewood and spice. The palate still seemed young with rich raspberry bursting forth mid-palate and a lot of complex flavors in each sip. The tannins were still young and vibrant providing a firm and disitnct structure. This was a joy to drink.
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3/8/2018 - frontenac Likes this wine:
This is one of the first Barolos I have had. Barolos are a different animal! The much younger Luigi Baudana 2012 I drank recently had much less tannin, but very similar character. The strong tannin in the Terlo Ravera turned some of us off, but I still found the wine intensely interesting. I don't think I can give this one a numeric score, since I am so new at Barolos. The small amount of wine left in the bottle was still drinkable (to me, at least) four days later, and had smoothed out somewhat.
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3/31/2012 - Tudz Drkl wrote: 92 Points
Excellent with a nose of leather, sandlewood and spice. The palate still seemed young with rich raspberry bursting forth mid-palate and a lot of complex flavors in each sip. The tannins were still young and vibrant providing a firm and disitnct structure. This was a joy to drink.
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7/28/2011 - benny wrote: 92 Points
Last bottle. Opened and drank over 1 hour. Full bodied. Smooth tannins. Flowers and dark berries. Long finish.
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5/23/2011 - benny wrote: 93 Points
Has aged will. Opened for 2 hours. Drank at 73dg. Outstanding.
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12/27/2010 - benny wrote: 94 Points
Barolo at it's prime. One hour to open.
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