Piemonte (mainly Barolo tasting)

at Adina's
Tasted Thursday, September 29, 2016 by Yagil with 313 views

Introduction

Third Piemonte tasting in a row, this time hosted by Adina with 12 participants

Flight 1 (1 Note)

  • 2015 Luigi Baudana Langhe Bianco Dragon 89 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC

    pale golden yellow
    ripe white fruity-dusty nose with wet straw notes
    medium-full bodied, smooth, white fruits flavours, slightly bitter palate, peach, pineapple, melon, long pleasant aftertaste.

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Flight 2 (3 Notes)

  • 2003 Azienda Bricco Rocche (Ceretto) Barolo Prapò 90 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    P&P
    dark translucent red-brown
    acetone-earthy nose with roasted cherries notes
    medium bodied, soft tannins, ripe roasted cherries, nice fruity flavours, tobacco, liquorice, lean-structured, acetone, truffles, light oak-vanilla, short finish and aftertaste

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  • 1996 Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio 92 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    P&P
    dark opaque red-brown with amber rim
    developed tertiary earthy nose with truffles notes hints and acetone hints
    medium bodied, firm tannins, nice mature fruity flavours, earthy, old leather, lean structured, medium complexity, light-acetonic finish, pleasant aftertaste

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  • 2007 Sottimano Barbaresco Pajoré 92 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco

    P&P
    dark translucent red-brown
    subtle fine floral-earthy-truffles nose
    medium bodied, firm tannins, rich fruity flavours, structured, complexed, tobacco, truffles, leather, smoked meat finish, fine lingering aftertaste

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Flight 3 (3 Notes)

  • 2003 Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 93 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    P&P
    dark opaque red-brown
    fine elegant fruity-earthy nose with truffles notes, floral & acetone hints
    rich fruity flavours, excellent structure and complexity, firm tannins, earthy-truflles, tobacco, leather, smoked-prociutto, excellent finish and aftertaste

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  • 2001 Podere Rocche dei Manzoni Barolo Vigna d'la Roul 93 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    double decanted for sediments removal
    consumed in two flights: 2 & 3 hours after opening
    dark opaque red-brown
    elegant dry ripe cherries complex nose with oak-vanilla, violets, sous-bois, truffles
    rich black cherry fruity-flavours, excellent harmony, fine structured, firm tannins, smoked meat, excellent finish & aftertaste, masculine, typical modern Barolo.

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  • 2004 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Cannubi Boschis 95 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    P&P
    dark translucent red with brown-purple tones
    elegant floral-fruity-leather nose with earthy-truffles notes
    rich full bodied, fine soft firm tannins, excellent structure and complexity, violets, leather, tobacco, earthy-truffles, light acetone notes, fine elegant finish and excellent aftertaste

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Flight 4 (1 Note)

Closing

Excellent Barolos (and one Barbaresco) that caused everybody lot of enjoyment

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