December 25, 2023 - Overoaked and hot. Did not resemble any Barolo I would choose to drink.
May 8, 2023 - Chiara Boschis Barolo Cannubi 1996.
På et perfekt sted nå.
Klassisk med roser, lakris, asfalt og krydder.
Meget pent utviklet med sunn frukt i behold.
God konsentrasjon og en pen nerve.
Ingen skarpe kanter men med god struktur fortsatt.
Alt er myknet opp akkurat passe og drikker meget bra nå.
Tror ikke den vil bli så mye bedre ved videre lagring.
Lang finish med nedslipte tanniner - dog fortsatt et pent bitt.
En skikkelig kul flaske! 92-93p
June 6, 2020 - Great bottle. Dense, fine tannins, with deep dark cherry fruit, and an absolutely terrific feel in the mouth. Super aromatics, with just a bit of hardness in the finish. But overall an immensely enjoyable wine probably at peak, and with years of life ahead.
September 1, 2018 - High throttle style with rich, dense fruit and some oak.
A little hot with alcohol on the palate throws off the balance.
Definitely representative of the new-wave Barolo wines which were in full swing by the mid-late 90s. Not agreeable to my own tastes, but I can see this appealing to some.
February 11, 2017 - Really pretty high toned nose with flowers, red licorice, dried roses, dried strawberries. Palate has a lot of structure still and seems like it's holding a lot back so I gave this plenty of air over 2 days but it never really unfurled.
November 11, 2016 - As with my last tasting , the nose is still highly complex- aromas of rose, licorice, mint, cola, herbs, spice and cigar box from the oak. Same flavors along with a sweetish and mild red currant. Tannin has abated more. Stile a powerful and intensely fruited wine. Has time left for appreciation.
November 5, 2016 - Started out fruit forward, blackberries. Tannins are fine but quite present. The acid level is bright but not inappropriate. The nose is still tight and unevolved.
October 9, 2016 - Dark ruby with hints of mature bricking. Vanilla and oak off the initial pour, fading quickly to dense cherry, anise, mint and pine forest, cherry herring and finally but can go on black stones and pipe. Palate is still structured and showing some acidity and leanness - amazing and reminiscent to me of an aged Rioja in many ways. Notes of tart cherry, dusty earth, cranberry, and some orange peel and spices. I would say this is complete and a perfect harmony Barolo. Another 10 years easily.
August 8, 2016 - D+0h: not much deposit in the filter, smells of sweet blackberry D+1h: smells very much of violets, quite tannic and with high acidity, so was left alone after the first sip D+2,5h: quite dark, almost as dark as ink, on the rim a little bit cherry red, smells of tar and a little bit of violets, full body, tastes of tar, violets and acidity, in the aftertaste tar and acidity, good length, even after 20 years this is quite young, if you want to drink it now, I recommend a long decant (5 hrs)
May 30, 2016 - A sensational nose, with aromas of rose, cherry, licorice, mint, cola, herbs, spice and cigar box from the oak. Essentially, the same flavors, along with a sweet and mild red currant. The tannins seem a little abated from my tasting of 20 months ago, but still leave a very slight acidic feeling on the tongue. In the mouth, big, powerful and rich with intense concentration of fruit. Better balance this time. Good pairing with Italian meat sauce and pasta. Seems to have time left.
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