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• Seth Rosenberg Likes this wine: 91 points

  March 21, 2021 - Day 2. The nose has opened somewhat, but still is pretty shy. Very classic (and I think Serralunga) nose of bitter tar-licorice and earth and a bit of leather, then behind that are - a beautiful rose petals smell, sweet and sharp spices - cinnamon, and some black cherry and red cherry. From a burg bowl this is almost getting to critical mass of being perfumed - almost there - The palate has opened more than the nose and but is very similar in flavor profile to the nose. This is verging on light bodied - very transparent and crunchy - high acid. At times it almost grips the mouth, at others it is light and lively but a bit reserved. Earth, tar-licorice, leather, cherry fruit, maybe a bit of black raspberry. Tannins are very fine and blend in with the acid. Gets more tart and somewhat mineral into the finish - can see more dusty tannins now. I think this needs another 5-10 to come out of its shell but I feel like the material is there and this has real poise and verve. Nose - 5-5.5+/6, Palate - 5+/6, Finish - 4.5+/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1+/2 = 15.5-16/20 (with 16-17/20 potential.)

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• Chiantihound wrote: 93 points

  June 20, 2020 - Oh, this was a great discovery. Cork had signs of wine 3/4 of the way through it but overall good shape. Somewhat muted nose of rose petals some wet leaves and underbrush. Well balanced, nice acidity. Showing some complexity due to age. Overall gorgeous, smooth semi-mature. Great with Pizza. Never had Barale before, searching out.

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• S. Connery Likes this wine: 89 points

  April 21, 2019 - En grei Barolo, verken mer eller mindre

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• coremill wrote: 88 points

  June 13, 2016 - This is fine. Nice licoricey fruit supported by a little spice, good acid/tannin balance. It certainly tastes like Barolo. But it's a bit lacking in complexity and depth, and probably too expensive for what it is. A corked bottle of the Castellero showed a lot more character under the TCA.

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• Sixchips600 Likes this wine: 92 points

  November 3, 2015 - Very traditional nose of tar, roses. Evolved with some red cherries and black fruit. Very nice.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2010
• Type Red
• Producer Fratelli Barale
• Varietal Nebbiolo
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Italy
• Region Piedmont
• SubRegion Langhe
• Appellation Barolo
• UPC Code 8033100301151

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• In Cellars 88 (54%)
• Consumed 75 (46%)

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