This sure is Barolo.....so it probably needs another decade or TWO! Kind of strange at first glance. Was dark ruby and luscious and exceptionally bold, but still appeared a bit tannic and "off color". I'm not sure that is a +++; I expect it to improve with a long long decant in the fridge, possibly at week or more.
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2 hour decant, almost no nose but nice simple flavors and a tannic spine. Almost no bricking. Good finish. Enjoyable but not as good as my last bottle.
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(Tasted after a 3-hour double decant.). This is a young Barolo just dipping its toe into the drinking window. The tannins and acidity are still pronounced. It went well with our ribeye steaks. My wife found it too tannic to finish the rest afterward, leaving a half-bottle for me ;<). I find it quite pleasant. 90-ish now, might gain a point or two after 5 more years of cellaring. If you must drink now, serve with a rich fatty dish.
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Like any Barolo, must be decanted for at least an hour. Opens nicely, tannins well balanced, oak eased over time. Paired perfectly with a big pasta dish.
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Really nice, at least for me. Teath coating tannins that feel very smooth. Nice nose and long finish. In a good place but I will wait a few more years to open another. Gave it about an hour decant.
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Really great nose of tar and roses. Very dusty mouthfeel with a long finish . Tannins are smooth, very nice mouthfeel and flavors but there was just something that I can't put my finger on that kept me from giving it a higher score. Corvined this glass and perhaps it needed more than the hour I gave it. Still, a very nice barolo that is drinking very well.
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Must decant for at least an hour. Very complex cassis, tobacco, heavy oak. drank with eggplant parmisan. perfect together. wanted to have some hard cheeses with it.
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Full bodied Barolo perfect with some NY strips. Good dark fruit, undertones of spice and earth and good structure. Would probably still benefit from some additional time in the bottle, but very nice now.
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Barolos ( and few more) (Chris's): Purple/ruby in color. Spice, tar and black cherries on the nos. Great textures. Cherries. Tannic. Long finish. Showed some complexity with air as it kept improving.
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5/30/2021 - Nerdy Earth Boy Likes this wine: 90 Points
ehh.....nothing too exciting. Best described as "Oak Musty" Probably it just needs another 150 years to age. Definitely long term tannins.
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11/27/2020 - Nerdy Earth Boy Likes this wine: 92 Points
This sure is Barolo.....so it probably needs another decade or TWO! Kind of strange at first glance. Was dark ruby and luscious and exceptionally bold, but still appeared a bit tannic and "off color". I'm not sure that is a +++; I expect it to improve with a long long decant in the fridge, possibly at week or more.
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1/12/2020 - americanstorm Likes this wine: 90 Points
2 hour decant, almost no nose but nice simple flavors and a tannic spine. Almost no bricking. Good finish. Enjoyable but not as good as my last bottle.
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6/23/2018 - Swaggering Beaunie Likes this wine:
(Tasted after a 3-hour double decant.). This is a young Barolo just dipping its toe into the drinking window. The tannins and acidity are still pronounced. It went well with our ribeye steaks. My wife found it too tannic to finish the rest afterward, leaving a half-bottle for me ;<). I find it quite pleasant. 90-ish now, might gain a point or two after 5 more years of cellaring. If you must drink now, serve with a rich fatty dish.
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5/4/2018 - AusTxJim wrote: 89 Points
Smooth and easy to drink. Still has some length, but it not too tight. Only decanted for about 20 minutes.
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1/8/2018 - dangdad Likes this wine: 90 Points
Like any Barolo, must be decanted for at least an hour. Opens nicely, tannins well balanced, oak eased over time. Paired perfectly with a big pasta dish.
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6/15/2017 - americanstorm Likes this wine: 93 Points
Really nice, at least for me. Teath coating tannins that feel very smooth. Nice nose and long finish. In a good place but I will wait a few more years to open another. Gave it about an hour decant.
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6/8/2017 - americanstorm Likes this wine: 91 Points
Really great nose of tar and roses. Very dusty mouthfeel with a long finish . Tannins are smooth, very nice mouthfeel and flavors but there was just something that I can't put my finger on that kept me from giving it a higher score. Corvined this glass and perhaps it needed more than the hour I gave it. Still, a very nice barolo that is drinking very well.
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8/12/2016 - dangdad wrote: 88 Points
Must decant for at least an hour. Very complex cassis, tobacco, heavy oak. drank with eggplant parmisan. perfect together. wanted to have some hard cheeses with it.
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4/23/2016 - Swaggering Beaunie wrote:
I opened one of these today and it was waaayy too early....very tightly wound. Next bottle in 2021.
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4/3/2016 - Tenrats wrote: 91 Points
Dark opaque red color with inviting aroma. Tar and a bit of spice. Not a lot of finish. Served with a spicy sausage and mushroom risotto.
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6/14/2015 - Snoski62 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Full bodied Barolo perfect with some NY strips. Good dark fruit, undertones of spice and earth and good structure. Would probably still benefit from some additional time in the bottle, but very nice now.
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1/29/2014 - Loren Sonkin wrote: 92 Points
Barolos ( and few more) (Chris's): Purple/ruby in color. Spice, tar and black cherries on the nos. Great textures. Cherries. Tannic. Long finish. Showed some complexity with air as it kept improving.
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6/3/2013 - APatHB Likes this wine: 92 Points
I loved this wine. It might be a bit pricey, but it went well with beef and fowl. I'm definitely glad I bought this wine.
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