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Saturday, February 1, 2020 - "2015 Barolo…The Bigger Picture" Tasting at La Festa del Barolo (The Pool and The Grill in the Seagram Building, NYC): [Silvia Altare mentioned that this is her 17th vintage, which made me feel old since I first met her father when she was just a little girl. She also spoke at length about preserving the legacy of her father. She said this wine is from a small parcel in Cannubi proper which they lease and hope to buy.]
Nose of sweet red fruit. Surprisingly austere in the mouth with elegant tannins creating a nice backbone in this fruit-forward vintage. Good grip on a long graceful finish. The use of new oak seems very restrained here. This may be my favorite wine from this estate since the 1980s. Wonderful balance and elegance with good structure. Sadly only 4 barrels are produced. It is expensive and hard to find. 94-95

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