- It's somewhat balanced with a full body. Coarse texture - Immense sediment, even after storing bottle-up for 1 week in cellar before opening, decanting and straining. While too much sediment to enjoy (with food), it was a big, bold tannic wine full of flavor. Just 1-2 yrs past it's prime. Cheers.
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Gave this a 3 hr decant which was just about right. A delightful bottle of Barolo which showed a nice juxtaposition between power of it's origins and softness brought about by maturity. While it did not reach the aromatic and textural complexity of other great vintages of this bottling (which happens to be my perennial favorite selection from this house), it more than held it's own and over performed most expectations and reviews that were given to it in it's youth. Solid low 90's probably at or close to it's peak time to enjoy.
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Dark ruby color; This wine has some amazing tannins. Another Monforte showing but good with food. Decanted about 45 minutes with good results. Clearly Barolo.
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Tasted at an offline. Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of black berries, anise, herbs and a bit of black cherry. Flavors of black berries, black licorice and a bit of black cherry. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink now with some air time or continue to hold. My personal preference is to hold.
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7/28/2022 - jacobg wrote: 95 Points
Drink within next 5 years.
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7/23/2016 - Escher Cellars wrote: 88 Points
- It's somewhat balanced with a full body. Coarse texture - Immense sediment, even after storing bottle-up for 1 week in cellar before opening, decanting and straining. While too much sediment to enjoy (with food), it was a big, bold tannic wine full of flavor. Just 1-2 yrs past it's prime. Cheers.
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2/12/2014 - bon vivant wrote:
Gave this a 3 hr decant which was just about right. A delightful bottle of Barolo which showed a nice juxtaposition between power of it's origins and softness brought about by maturity. While it did not reach the aromatic and textural complexity of other great vintages of this bottling (which happens to be my perennial favorite selection from this house), it more than held it's own and over performed most expectations and reviews that were given to it in it's youth. Solid low 90's probably at or close to it's peak time to enjoy.
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10/9/2010 - Winetex wrote: 92 Points
Dark ruby color; This wine has some amazing tannins. Another Monforte showing but good with food. Decanted about 45 minutes with good results. Clearly Barolo.
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3/16/2010 - wineismylife wrote: 92 Points
Tuesday with the Texes (Amici's Signature Italian, Carrollton, TX): WIML92
Tasted at an offline. Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of black berries, anise, herbs and a bit of black cherry. Flavors of black berries, black licorice and a bit of black cherry. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink now with some air time or continue to hold. My personal preference is to hold.
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