July 4, 2018 - Slightly better than last time. This is turning savory. The notes of soy sauce are starting to pop. It is definitely modern in style and the oak is there but it is not overly prominent. The grip is losing harshness. This reminds me a lot of the '97 Pio Cesare I had last year. I'm willing to bet meat and iron will pop next time. The tertiaries are developing now. Moving my dates to drink a year from now.
March 22, 2017 - Barolo and Barbaresco at I Nonni (I Nonni, St. Paul, MN): Medium dark red color. Drank 1 glass over an hour. OK, ripe and firm, maple, quite a bit of earth and some funk, sour cherry.
May 16, 2016 - stewed taste. maybe it needs a long decant.
April 29, 2016 - Tannins are noticeable but not as angular as before. This is getting darker and oakier however. It lacks the subtle nose of rose petals and light ruby color of classic Barolo. It was open for 3 days and although the tannins subsided, its dark notes did not. It may be too modern in style for my taste.
November 21, 2015 - Wineberserker's offline: Tartufo Bianco (San Carlos, CA): Medium ruby, darker than the other Nebbiolo tonight; deeper black fruits on the nose, deeper, less of the tar and roses that I expected; palate is full bodied, high tannins that still need years, rough texture, drying, not much fruit; short-medium finish. This is either too young, too modern, or lacking fruit but it pales in comparison to the other nebbiolo tonight. 86
November 10, 2015 - Still going strong. 1 hour decant and the nose on this wine is simply gorgeous. It makes an immediate impact. Agree with the reviews, which note more modern. See previous notes for more details.
May 24, 2015 - Consistent with previous notes.
February 2, 2015 - Two hour decant did the trick. This is modern, with some oak but lean, intense and with a grippy end. Floral notes on the nose, along with forest floor and tobacco leaf. Very good effort that should still develop for at least 5 years more.
November 7, 2014 - This is a beautiful Barolo. Color is a light ruby. The nose is heavy strawberry, rose petals, and vanilla, with a some notes of cedar and pencil shavings. Medium bodied. Smells sweet and is a bit fruit forward, modern style. Very silky and smooth and finishes dry. Nicely balanced, and well done. This Barolo has aged well and is perfect for drinking. This is an easy winner at any dinner party as it is very approachable and easy to drink. Will pair well with an range of foods from steak to chicken with no question.
October 27, 2014 - this was terrific. tons of life left, plenty of tannin and fruit. no rush to consume the last 2 bottles