1999 Elio Grasso Barolo Riserva Rüncot

Community Tasting Notes (13) Avg Score: 92.4 points

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  12/14/2019 - igaf Likes this wine:

  No formal notes. This was lovely, but needed decanting and time to breathe. Some lift on opening, then very perfumed, floral, a touch raisiny, eventually just lovely sweet and intense. Still slightly tannic, with a good freshness, red fruit on the palate, some secondary notes, very good structure. Enjoyable now and no hurry at all.

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  3/9/2019 - CHINACAT wrote: 94 Points

  This bottle was little tannic and woody at first, but it quickly calmed down and showed very well, with ripe red fruit, floral and mineral notes, ample acidity and a lingering finish. Still fresh and vibrant and has a long life ahead of it. Terrific wine.

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  3/30/2018 - Orso58 Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Red, not very drveloped
  
  Red fruit expression on the nose with licquerice and some leather as well.
  
  Medium bodied, good fruit and mouthfill, medium bodied for a Barolo.
  
  A pleasant wine, probably at ITS peak right now.

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  9/22/2017 - JulianSkeels wrote: 93 Points

  This is in a great window now. Deep, rich and with great balance (acidity not as high as expected). Fantastic with steak. Not as much balsamic or tar as expected. Some nice hints of herb, and tough or orange peel. No hurry, but no reason to wait either. 93pts. Drink now-2025

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  11/18/2016 - chcook Likes this wine:

  Wow. Brief note from memory, but this was awesome. Super youthful fruit, and the structure integrated perfectly. We actually decanted this to help it open, and the color was dark and purplish like the fruit which was deep and polished. The Runcot is indeed a special wine. Must have been fearsome in youth, and lots left in the tank for this one. Thanks mike!

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