2012 Vinous Master Class in Barolo
Del Posto, New York
Tasted Saturday, February 4, 2017 by JonnyG with 493 views
Introduction
A wonderful lesson in indulgence and humility, courtesy of our Vinous friends Mr. Galloni & Co.
Del Posto, New York
Tasted Saturday, February 4, 2017 by JonnyG with 493 views
A wonderful lesson in indulgence and humility, courtesy of our Vinous friends Mr. Galloni & Co.
2012 E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) Barolo Cannubi 93 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Beautifully perfumed. The flavors presented an interesting juxtaposition of sweetness and minerality along with a smokiness I enjoyed, quite expansive in the mouth and with a very persistent finish.
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2012 Francesco Rinaldi e Figli Barolo Cannubi 91 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Very tight and primary (no surprise here), with notes of tar and light fruit. Surprisingly light-bodied. Room for improvement with a few years.
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2012 Elio Altare Barolo Cannubi 91 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
A round and fleshy version, more finesse than power, with silky tannins. Not the best typicity, but pretty enjoyable.
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2012 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Cannubi Boschis 92 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
So tight and primary it was hard to get a read on this, but I could eek out some of the glories that lie ahead: red fruit (to a surprising degree, leather and spice. Should round out well with time.
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2012 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Brunate 94 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
An unmistakably barnyard nose, not all mirrored on the palate, where this was expansive, silky, ripe and haunting. Sweet berries, tobacco, mint and a little bit of smoke.
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2011 Roagna Barolo Vecchie Viti Pira 93 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
A compelling rendition displaying typical tar & roses flavors in an appealing fashion, though I thought the wine was a touch thin.
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2012 Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino Barolo Bussia Cascina Dardi 94 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
My first encounter with this wine, which I found both unusual and lovely. Sweetly perfumed bouquet. Sweet strawberry flavors dominated, along with a notable salinity. It all worked very well together.
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2012 Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Gramolere 89 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
A bit diluted and acidic to me, more cranberry than raspberry.
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2012 Conterno Fantino Barolo Sorì Ginestra 89 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
This wine just didn't resonate with me. Sharp red fruit due to high acidity, along with mint notes and and (I swear) some evident heat and oak notes that distracted from the fruit.
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2012 Elio Grasso Barolo Ginestra Casa Maté 95 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Concentrated, sweet and balanced, with loads of plum and fennel, striking all the right notes for me.
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2012 Massolino Barolo Margheria 93 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
A tannic powerhouse that blossomed with air even at this young age and displayed savory fruit flavors I very much liked.
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2012 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Francia
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Hard to score as this was stubborn and unyieldingly tight during the tasting, with teethstaining tannins and too little fruit to rate fairly at this stage, at least not without 24 hour+ aeration.
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2012 Vietti Barolo Ravera 94 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Quite dark. An expansive mouthfeel despite the massive tannins. Dense and weighty, with tight flavors of bright fruit and some florality. Great persistence. Would love to revisit in a 6-8 years, and for decades thereafter.
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2012 G.D. Vajra Barolo Ravera 95 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
A shy nose of red fruit and saline aspects. Impressive purity of clean, powerful tar and red fruit flavors. Tremendously long finish. So well done!
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2012 Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo Monvigliero 90 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Not my favorite style (despite the evident quality), this was too light-bodied and sweet for my palate, feminine if you will, with lively acidity balancing the sweet red fruit. Long finish.
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