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2005 Fontanafredda Barolo Riserva 150 Anni
Nebbiolo
- Italy
- Piedmont
- Langhe
- Barolo
Label borrowed from 2010
Label borrowed from 2010
Community Tasting Notes 14
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Nerdy Earth Boy Likes this wine: 90 points
May 30, 2021 - ehh.....nothing too exciting. Best described as "Oak Musty" Probably it just needs another 150 years to age. Definitely long term tannins.
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Nerdy Earth Boy Likes this wine: 92 points
November 27, 2020 - This sure is Barolo.....so it probably needs another decade or TWO! Kind of strange at first glance. Was dark ruby and luscious and exceptionally bold, but still appeared a bit tannic and "off color". I'm not sure that is a +++; I expect it to improve with a long long decant in the fridge, possibly at week or more.
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americanstorm Likes this wine: 90 points
January 12, 2020 - 2 hour decant, almost no nose but nice simple flavors and a tannic spine. Almost no bricking. Good finish. Enjoyable but not as good as my last bottle.
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Swaggering Beaunie Likes this wine:
June 23, 2018 - (Tasted after a 3-hour double decant.). This is a young Barolo just dipping its toe into the drinking window. The tannins and acidity are still pronounced. It went well with our ribeye steaks. My wife found it too tannic to finish the rest afterward, leaving a half-bottle for me ;<). I find it quite pleasant. 90-ish now, might gain a point or two after 5 more years of cellaring. If you must drink now, serve with a rich fatty dish.
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AusTxJim wrote: 89 points
May 4, 2018 - Smooth and easy to drink. Still has some length, but it not too tight. Only decanted for about 20 minutes.
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More notes
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red
- Producer Fontanafredda
- Varietal Nebbiolo
- Designation Riserva 150 Anni
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Piedmont
- SubRegion Langhe
- Appellation Barolo
- UPC Code 8000174100539
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 4 (1%)
- In Cellars 294 (51%)
- Consumed 283 (49%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 14 votes
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