Old Nebbiolo is an amazing thing. Here's a wine from a very good producer, but not one of the stars of Piedmont. This is a base barolo from an okay vintage. Yet the wine is showing beautifully. Almost no bricking. Well-balanced and well-structured, with classic Nebbiolo aromas on the nose - a bit muted - nice mouthfeel, sweet crushed berry fruit, a bit of spice and soy, leather, nice finish. A very pleasant surprise.
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A pleasant surprise - a very drinkable wine from a good but not great vintage. Lots of Nebbiolo typicity, with fruit holding up well and decent structure.
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10/15/2014 - SteveHyde Likes this wine: 90 Points
Old Nebbiolo is an amazing thing. Here's a wine from a very good producer, but not one of the stars of Piedmont. This is a base barolo from an okay vintage. Yet the wine is showing beautifully. Almost no bricking. Well-balanced and well-structured, with classic Nebbiolo aromas on the nose - a bit muted - nice mouthfeel, sweet crushed berry fruit, a bit of spice and soy, leather, nice finish. A very pleasant surprise.
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8/27/2013 - SteveHyde wrote: 88 Points
A pleasant surprise - a very drinkable wine from a good but not great vintage. Lots of Nebbiolo typicity, with fruit holding up well and decent structure.
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