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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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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