August 28, 2019 - The deep dark red color of a new Barolo is the good news. The lack of any significant bouquet or fruit is the bad news. Bought new and aged properly but these things happen with wine even a Barolo.
March 3, 2019 - Definitely past its prime, but still drinking well for 20 years old. An elegant combination of rose and tar flavors. Light bodied. Low acidity. nice finish.
February 23, 2018 - Drink up. This is fading fast, though given the confected flavors, I am not sure it ever had a prime time. Sad that Barolo would be turned into a caricature with no capability to mature into something complex and interesting.
August 19, 2017 - This wine is holding up well despite it's age. Med body, tannins are settled, good fruit but this wine is slightly past prime. If you have this, needless to say, drink now.
July 30, 2013 - Perfect mature Barolo in min condition. Cherry, violet, dark berries and licoriose. Soft melted integrated tannins. Great length. ???
January 12, 2013 - Cork in great condition; Color of Med Garnet; Aromas of cherry, licorice, floral - not much showing for about an hour. On the palate, med plus acidity, med tannins, showing a med intensity with flavors of cherry, tar, tarragon. The wine continued to evolve and open over two hours - PLEASE WAIT the two hours as it is worth it.
December 2, 2012 - Decanted for and hour. Browning at the rim. Moderate legs. Cherry and red berry nose. Cherry, violet, red licorice and underripe fig in the finish. My last bottle, but this has a lot of time left, i believe.
September 10, 2012 - Decanted for an hour. Brownish purple with medium legs. Cherry, menthol and tar in the nose. Evolving away from fruit through to the finish of spice and pine needles.
April 1, 2012 - Decanted an hour. Brownish red. Cherry, juniper, and tar in the nose. The palate is similar--poised through to the end, with an earthy finish. Tannins entirely resolved. Ready to drink.
January 4, 2012 - Drink over 2 hours period without decant. Brownish color with resolved tannin. Minerals and spices follows with a good finish. Drink now.