Barolo including a Giacosa Rionda Riserva Vertical

Maialino, Gramercy Park Hotel, NYC
Tasted Friday, October 14, 2011 by kenv with 631 views

Introduction

Tom organized this event around a trip he made to NYC. Tom generously brought the 78 and 89 Riondas. Dan and I filled in with the 82 and 90, resp. Tom also set up the meal with Maialino, which is highly recommended, esp. with mature Barolo! There was also an Aldo Conterno Cicala which was totally corked.

Photos of food, bottles, and people as well as more information here:
http://www.finewinegeek.com/tn/2011-10-14_NK_Barolo_MaialinoNYC/

Flight 1 - Flight 0: Champagne (1 Note)

With Grande Selezione di Salumi: Prosciutto di Parma (Emilia-Romagna), Mortadella (Maialino, NY), Felino (San Francisco, CA), Finocchiona (San Francisco, CA), Soppressata Piccante (Long Island City, NY).

Flight 2 - Flight 1: Giacosa Rionda Riserva Vertical (4 Notes)

Four of the five ever made (no one had the 1967 to bring). With a variety of wonderful appetizers and pasta dishes.

  • 1978 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Riserva Speciale Collina Rionda 96 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    [Opened at 1pm. Decanted at 5pm. Served at 7pm.] An ethereal nose of smoky red fruit. Thick and tannic in the mouth. Long, drying finish. Still overly tannic. Some caramel notes in the finish. Mature, maybe at its peak now.

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  • 1982 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Riserva Collina Rionda 98 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    [Opened at 1pm. Served at 7pm. No decanting.] Sweeter in the nose than the 78 with more red fruit. Has a richness and sweetness that is incredibly appealing. A great showing for this wine, perhaps the most pleasurable of the evening to drink tonight. The sweetness and harmony is compelling. Reminds me of 82 Bordeaux as a vintage.

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  • 1989 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Riserva Collina Rionda 100 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    [Opened at 1pm. Decanted at 5pm. Served at 7pm.] Stunning nose of black fruit and iron. Has amazing richness and length. Still perhaps 10 years from its peak.
    9pm: Explosive in the mouth with unbelievable depth. Long sweet finish. Once again the best wine I've ever had. 101 points!!!

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  • 1990 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Riserva Collina Rionda 96 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    [Double decanted at 1pm. Served at 7pm.] Cherries and wood mulch on the nose. More mature than the 82 or 89. An exquisite wine full of sour cherries and autumnal flavors. A terrific wine that just has some trouble shinning along side the 78, 82, and 89.

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Flight 3 - Flight 2: Other Barolo (5 Notes)

With a variety of terrific main courses.

Closing

The four Rionda Riservas once again shined. The Cappellano and the Rocche more than held their own, and the Monprivato was great.

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