Community Tasting Notes 2

• thesternowl wrote: 92 points

  April 28, 2024 - I’ve been wanting to try the wines of Cantina Tomaso Gianolio for years but finding them on this side of the Atlantic has been a challenge. As of now, I don’t know much about where Davide and Igor Gianolio source their fruit but the family has been making these wines in a traditional manner for over 90 years so I’m sure the source is exceptional. So traditional, even the cork is short and stubby, lol!
  
  Popped and poured; enjoyed over two days. Consistent throughout. The 2019 pours a light garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing and tar forward early but it quickly transforms into a veritable beauty with notes of raspberries, rose water, tar, star anise, talcum powder, and dry, stony earth. On the palate, the with is dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Elegant and lovely expression of the 2019 vintage. Drink now with patience and through 2044 (if the cork will keep that long).

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• RichardP wrote: 91 points

  April 1, 2024 - Plum and ether on the nose. On the palate, black cherry, raspberry, and a light spicy note on the medium finish, with strong tannins and good acidity. This was a good value at about $40.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2019
• Type Red
• Producer Cantina Tomaso Gianolio
• Varietal Nebbiolo
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Italy
• Region Piedmont
• SubRegion Langhe
• Appellation Barbaresco

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• Pending Delivery 2 (29%)
• In Cellars 3 (43%)
• Consumed 2 (29%)

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