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2012 Giacomo Brezza e Figli Barolo Castellero
Nebbiolo
- Italy
- Piedmont
- Langhe
- Barolo
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Community Tasting Notes 9
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David J Cooper wrote: flawed
September 9, 2023 - Corked.
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karl.1480 Likes this wine: 92 points
May 23, 2022 - Totally agree with Blair Curtis and David J Cooper.
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Blair Curtis wrote: 93 points
April 17, 2022 - At nearly 10 years of age, this cru Barolo is in a nice window to drink...it is still young, but is now displaying nice luscious red and black fruit. Complex wood notes and a bit of leather in there also. I have opened 3 bottles of this so far in 2022 and all have been quite enjoyable. A decant of a couple hours yields an even better showing, but is not essential. Last night's bottle was a pop and pour enjoyed over the course of a 2-hour dinner. The food improved the wine - after all it is still young Barolo and still has a lot of fine tannins. So there is no rush to drink this. I expect it will continue to develop and smooth out over the next 10 more years. But also fun to drink it now as a youthful option. Nice to have these more forward 2012s to drink while waiting on 2010s and 2013s.
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David J Cooper wrote: 93 points
January 17, 2022 - Clear light red with a bit of brown. Medium intense nose, earth, cherry, currants, nutmeg and a bit of old wood. Dry delicious earthy cherry and spice flavours. The finish was tannic but in a non aggressive sort of way.
I am very happy to drink this now. I am not sure it could get any better for my palate.2 people found this helpful Comments (2) -
David J Cooper wrote: 90 points
September 21, 2020 - Very light bright red. Medium minus intensity, black cherry fruit, burning peat and some dried mushroom. Bright cherry and black currant flavours and a very tannic finish.
Decanted for a hour or so then re decanted because of some sediment. Definitely hold these for another 5 years or so.
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- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Giacomo Brezza e Figli
- Varietal Nebbiolo
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Castellero
- Country Italy
- Region Piedmont
- SubRegion Langhe
- Appellation Barolo
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 102 (84%)
- Consumed 19 (16%)
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- CountryItaly
- RegionPiedmont
- SubRegionLanghe
- AppellationBarolo