1998 Barolo and Barbaresco Blindtasting

Slaton's place, San Francisco, California
Tasted Tuesday, September 8, 2009 by rjonwine@gmail.com with 748 views

Introduction

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Flight 1 - Starter White (1 Note)

  • 2007 Domaine Roulot Bourgogne Blanc 91 Points

    France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc

    Bright yellow color; lemon, orange, white flower, oily nose; tasty, youthful, mineral, tart yellow fruit, lemon, light oily texture; medium finish (good value at $22 retail)

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Flight 2 - Barolos & Barbarescos Blindtasted (8 Notes)

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  • 1998 Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello Barolo Monprivato 92 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    Light medium red color with clarity and clear meniscus; sexy, berry, dried berry, caramel, incense and smoke nose, that changes after more than an hour in the glass to a smoked bacon nose; tasty, tart berry, oak, tart cherry, vanilla and roasted meat palate with sweet tannins; medium finish

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  • 1998 Marcarini Barolo Brunate 91 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    Medium red violet color with pale meniscus; berry, red fruit, vanilla oak and cinnamon nose; tight, tart berry, cherry and oak palate with firm tannins and a rustic style; medium-plus finish 91+ pts.

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  • 1998 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Gallina di Neive 90 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco

    Medium slightly bricking red color with clear meniscus; VA, orange, tangerine, tart plum nose, that eventually takes on a pickle juice character; tight, tart red fruit palate with big tannins; medium finish 90+ pts.

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  • 1998 Luigi Pira Barolo Margheria 91 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    Medium red violet color with pale meniscus; a little musty, ripe berry, cherry, incense, graphite and smoke nose; tart cherry, berry, spice, graphite palate with firm tannins; medium finish

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  • 1998 Sottimano Barbaresco Currá 93 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco

    Dark red violet color with pale meniscus; expressive berry, blackberry, vanilla, chocolate, licorice and dried berry nose; tasty but tight, ripe, cherry, berry palate with firm tannins; medium-plus finish (group's WOTF)

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  • 1998 Cavallotto Barolo Bricco Boschis 85 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    Medium dark red violet color with pale meniscus; stinky, brett and cream cheese nose; tight, tart cherry, berry, mineral, orange palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish

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  • 1998 Roagna Barbaresco Pajè 75 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco

    From 375 ml - slightly cloudy, bricked, medium red color with pale meniscus; very mature, figgy, ginger, gingerbread, dried berry, dried currant and VA nose; maderized on palate, dried out, possibly heat damaged, dried cherry; short finish

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  • 1998 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Riserva Santo Stefano 86 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco

    Light medium red color, slightly bricking, with clear meniscus; nice tart orange, fruit cake, berry, cherry liqueur, smoke nose with a touch of VA; tart bery, sandalwood, tart orange palate with very firm sweet tannins, tight yet; medium-plus finish

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Flight 3 - Evening Land Pinots (2 Notes)

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Closing

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