December 25, 2022 - corked
March 31, 2019 - 1996 Barolos are drinking great now (finally!) and this one is no exception. The hint of rose aroma is fully present on the palate, along with raspberry, leather and sweet tobacco. Balance is excellent and the wine should continue to drink great for some years to come. Magnum.
June 14, 2017 - Decanted for 2 hours. Lots of cherry, dark chocolate, leather, marzipan and tabacco. Tasted still young and fresh because of the acid. Long finish. Starting to get to its peak.Keep another 2 years+
March 21, 2015 - In color this is still quite primary, and still needs quite a bit of air to come around. 96s are just in their infancy. While it opened with time, and is quite a pleasant wine, it lacks heft, definition, and depth. Nice Nebbiolo notes, again showing as youthful, but there's a hollowness or shallow quality to the wine that even air can't correct.
January 15, 2015 - fine color nose flavors and finish
September 12, 2014 - Just opened, very strong tobacco on the front on the nose. The palate is rather sensual. Lots of grip, in a delightful way. We shall see where it goes.
August 8, 2013 - Nice stuff. Question about 96 is whether fruit will hold while other elements of wine come into balance. This example gives reason for optimism. A bit too heavy on the sour cherry notes, and not structured enough to push the score above 90, this is nonetheless a very nice example of a 96 Barolo that is still at a relatively early stage of its development, with promise of more to come.
March 31, 2013 - Showed the power of the vintage, but is certainly opening out. Had an attractive Band-Aid/medicinal character, adding complexity. I think this is still on the 'upslope' for my tastes (maturity preferred) and seems to have the balance to last for another decade and more.
February 10, 2013 - Flawed bottle from ebay. Had potential power and feminine Cannubi style.
January 20, 2013 - The cork broke apart when opening but the wine was fine. In a good place right now. Classic Barolo notes of roses and tar. Young and vibrant tasting.