March 26, 2024 - Heavy crust. Almost treacly nose, with leather and roses as an undercurrent. The sweetness was also there on the palate, much more so than most Baroli. Still very enjoyable wine, which would win many converts to Barolo.
January 5, 2024 - 3 years on from last time, and the dial hasn't shifted a great deal, save for a touch of relaxation in the tannins.
Bearing all the hallmarks of both it’s area and it’s vintage. Darker berries, hand cream, earthiness, ‘body’. 2010 to the fore with that depth and 'bass-y' feel
Comfortably another decades worth of evolution in the pipeline. 2010 is going to be a long-lived vintage.
November 3, 2023 - 13 years old. Pours clear, mid ruby colour. Classic Barolo nose of tar, roses and leather. Medium bodied, possibly more palate weight than other baroli. Dry tannins, savoury palate of Turkish delight and prunes, with undertones of grilled beef. Sounds weird, tastes great!
October 23, 2023 - Time to drink. Tannins very soft.
March 31, 2023 - Partly decanted one hour prior to serving. A touch lighter colored than peers. Some flowers, maybe rose petals and a bit of spice on the nose. Medium bodied, light on its feet with definite structure and a twang of acid. Identified as Barolo by many blind tasters, some even nailing its origins in Serralunga. Described by several as "pretty". In a good drinking window but with potential to improve over 5+ years. 90-91
January 27, 2023 - Good producer, good wine. Always seem to be reliable.
February 4, 2022 - Prior reviews explain this wine well. Very nice though can't say it is really my style. Others liked alot though and are more experienced with Italian wines.
January 30, 2022 - Dark ruby with high optical density and medium specular reflectivity, with slight amber rim. Aromas of soft cherry, crushed leaves, dried flower pedals, and spices of rum cake. Medium intensity and decent complexity.
On the palate, soft medium body with medium acidity and integrated tannins. Very round and seductive texture, with decent structure. Flavours of light dusty red fruits that carry through the entire journey, with crushed gravel, fresh earth, and clean tobacco smoke adding on. The midpalate is interesting and plenty intense, though in an elegant way. Finishes clean, with nice length over a dried leather and crushed roasted nuts. Overall medium intensity and a bit better than medium complexity.
This is a classic and good quality wine. Shows its age well, with a soft approachable framework and an elegant and refined presence. Awesome wine! Balanced, austere in all the best ways, and some thoughtful depth.
January 2, 2022 - 100% Nebbiolo. Ruby color with brown edges. Aromas of dark fruits, rose petal, tar, leather. On the palate, complex structure, dark fruits, well intregrated tannins, acidity keeps it fresh. Bought a dozen from an auction, ready to drink now!
October 24, 2021 - Should you be interested, I’ve uploaded info for this vintage which you can peruse at your leisure. 😉
35 min slow ox; Private Preserve used after Day 1
N: Fragrant straws with fresh roses & cherries; Earthiness & notes of plums with addt'l air/swirling
P: LM body; NICE, ALMOST swtish frt met by an astringent pucker which nicely resolves as it morphs into a very LONG, tangy/swt finish with ult a beautifully balanced elegance. Went nicely with plain Black Beans, not quite as well (though still > acceptably) with Sharp Cheddar Cheese & Whl Wheat Bread.
// Day 2: Aromatically ~ with some choc & spice that I didn't notice Day 1. P shows < frt vis-a-vis the acidity, which wasn't all that noticeable 'cept with food, the Port Salut Cheese seeming to do the best.
// Day 3: ~ Day 2, acidity continuing to gain over the diminishing frt, though this was < noticeable with tiny sips, particularly when paired with the Stouffer's Swedish Meatballs & Feta Cheese Crumbles.
// Day 4: Aromatics down for the 1st time, P no WORSE than expected.
// ∑: SOLIDLY my EXC- (91), VERY arguably the higher end of my EXC (92,93/100 using that metric), particularly if finished Day1 *&* one considers the QPR of the $26.44 / 750 ml pd for it in the Spring of 2016. DEFINITELY in its window, & I can see it drinking through '24, VERY poss longer. 14% ABV [From a 1L bottle]