Surprised by the youthful color, obviously some bricking.
Smokey earth, cherries, bit of tar on the nose.
Med body, med acid, low tannin. Cherry, mineral, earth, smoke, dirt. Very good transition from mid-palate to finish, very nice subtle but persistent finish. Finish becomes ashy after 30-40 seconds.
Overall I was surprised by the youthfulness of this wine, if you are considering drinking I would recommend decanting and watching it evolve. The tannin is resolved by the fruit is not gone, a very good thing.
Med body, med+ acid, med+ tannin. Cherry liquor, earth, truffle, dirt. Little hot. Long finish. Great transition of flavors.
Too young for sure, and not as good as the last bottle I had. Will try more day 2. edit: Didn't improve on day 2. Not bad, but more simple fruit without too much else.
1978 Gaja Barbaresco
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco
Surprised by the youthful color, obviously some bricking.
Smokey earth, cherries, bit of tar on the nose.
Med body, med acid, low tannin. Cherry, mineral, earth, smoke, dirt. Very good transition from mid-palate to finish, very nice subtle but persistent finish. Finish becomes ashy after 30-40 seconds.
Overall I was surprised by the youthfulness of this wine, if you are considering drinking I would recommend decanting and watching it evolve. The tannin is resolved by the fruit is not gone, a very good thing.
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1978 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Riserva
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Light brown color, similar to a tawny port.
Sweet, nutty nose. Also reminds me of a tawny port. Apricot?
Med+ body, med acid, low tannin. Walnuts, sweet apricot. Long finish, walnuts, again tawny like. Strange.
This was an experience and interesting to drink but not quite enjoyable. Would be interesting with antipasto but I have a hard time enjoying.
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1997 Roberto Voerzio Barolo Cerequio
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Dark ruby.
Rich cherry, vanilla/oak, custard, lush nose.
Med+ body, med acid, med tannin. Little hot, extracted, dark cherries, tar, vanilla. Med-long finish /w similar flavors. Nice but primary.
Curious what more time in the cellar will yield. As Michael put it, a great way to lure Nebbiolo virgins into these wines.
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1997 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Riserva Classico
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Light ruby.
Sweet pure cherry, truffle-scented earth.
Med body, med+ acid, med+ tannin. Cherry liquor, earth, truffle, dirt. Little hot. Long finish. Great transition of flavors.
Too young for sure, and not as good as the last bottle I had. Will try more day 2.
edit: Didn't improve on day 2. Not bad, but more simple fruit without too much else.
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1999 Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle
Italy, Lombardia, Valtellina, Sforzato di Valtellina
Dark ruby.
Smoky, rich cherries, little bit of funk which blew off, mineral.
Med+body, med acid, med tannin. Sweet cherries, mineral, ash. Med finish.
This had a tough act to follow. Good but not great tonight.
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