(decanted for sediment) A thrilling bottle that confirms my admiration for all things 1996 in Barbaresco. OK, maybe not all, but the majority of those I've tasted in the past 20+ years. Long, sinewy, and firmly in a secondary position where it seems it'll stay for some time. Great fill. highly recommended
The nose showed dusty florals up front, with ripe cherry, exotic spice, menthol and sweet floral tones. On the palate, it was vibrant with silky textures that caressed the senses, as dark red fruits and inner floral tones persisted well into the long finish. Its structure loomed, along with a coating of minerals and a hint of herbs. This may not be quite as moving as the last bottle I tasted, but it was still an amazing experience.
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1996 Barolo & Barbaresco Blind (L'Apicio, NYC): [Double decanted at 11am.] Same nose as the Asili Riserva (so I thought it might be the Giacosa SS). Iron and rich fruit in the mouth (so again I thought it might be the Giacosa SS). Very long. A terrific wine with a long future. 95-97
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Cappellano Vertical (Lusardi’s Restaurant, NYC): [Double-decanted at 11am.] Soft, elegant. Still has acid and tannin, but quite drinkable now and for at least 10 more years. Long finish of licorice and sour cherries. WOTN for some.
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I’ve had the pleasure of tasting this twice this year, and both times it was truly stunning, but tonight there was a vibrancy that the last bottle lacked. The nose was alive with dark, ripe red fruits, dusty spice, undergrowth, fresh pine and hints of cedar. On the palate, I found alluring dark ripe fruit, silky textures, and stunning inner floral tones. It lasted long on the finish, displaying a juicy, dark and ripe fruit profile.
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5/29/2020 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
(decanted for sediment) A thrilling bottle that confirms my admiration for all things 1996 in Barbaresco. OK, maybe not all, but the majority of those I've tasted in the past 20+ years. Long, sinewy, and firmly in a secondary position where it seems it'll stay for some time. Great fill. highly recommended
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6/24/2016 - Eric Guido Likes this wine: 94 Points
The nose showed dusty florals up front, with ripe cherry, exotic spice, menthol and sweet floral tones. On the palate, it was vibrant with silky textures that caressed the senses, as dark red fruits and inner floral tones persisted well into the long finish. Its structure loomed, along with a coating of minerals and a hint of herbs. This may not be quite as moving as the last bottle I tasted, but it was still an amazing experience.
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6/15/2016 - kenv Likes this wine: 96 Points
1996 Barolo & Barbaresco Blind (L'Apicio, NYC): [Double decanted at 11am.] Same nose as the Asili Riserva (so I thought it might be the Giacosa SS). Iron and rich fruit in the mouth (so again I thought it might be the Giacosa SS). Very long. A terrific wine with a long future. 95-97
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12/15/2015 - kenv Likes this wine: 94 Points
Cappellano Vertical (Lusardi’s Restaurant, NYC): [Double-decanted at 11am.] Soft, elegant. Still has acid and tannin, but quite drinkable now and for at least 10 more years. Long finish of licorice and sour cherries. WOTN for some.
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12/15/2015 - Eric Guido Likes this wine: 95 Points
I’ve had the pleasure of tasting this twice this year, and both times it was truly stunning, but tonight there was a vibrancy that the last bottle lacked. The nose was alive with dark, ripe red fruits, dusty spice, undergrowth, fresh pine and hints of cedar. On the palate, I found alluring dark ripe fruit, silky textures, and stunning inner floral tones. It lasted long on the finish, displaying a juicy, dark and ripe fruit profile.
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