Drinking well although there is still some lovely fine tannin and the fruit and structure are still strong so suspect it will improve. Didn’t love it but enjoyable.3.5+
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Decanted for a couple of hours. Awkward and almost musty for an hour, then started singing! Beautiful nose: spice, roses. Prunes, caramel, tar. Mellow and long for its level. No rush even at 18 years old: 2-3 years or more. Fantastic QPR.
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Very mature nose. Dried fruit, rubber, asphalt, tar and raisin. Tiny hint of flowers, but quite unyielding impression. Tannic, medium-fullish palate that is very mature. Soy hints. Austere and a bit harsh. Spicy with some complexity. Medium-long finish. Lacks fruit, but very typical of origin. 2004 was hailed as a 5-star vintage, but we have our doubts...
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Scotty Shear's Bodacious Barolo's (Basser's): Dark muddy ruby in color. Damp earth and red fruits on the nose. Finish has no recognizable tannins. The presentation makes me believe this may not have been stored properly. Finished 6 of 6 with the group.
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Hints of orange as 14year old, smell of prune jam, not very co olex on the nose, tannins rather soft, not very balanced - alcohol and acids a bit stronger, medium long finish. Should have been drunk. Nice paring with beef steak, truffle sauce and grati ated potatoes.
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Medium intensity nose. A bit muted. Dark fruit, dried herbs, mineral and just a bit sauvage. Nicer on palate. Generous fruit. Flowery, violets, plum, asphalt and damp earth. Very tannic and high acidity. Tarry in finish. Rich, but also a bit robust. Can be cellared longer.
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Another year another bottle, and the drinking is good. This bottle is full of cherries and tar on the nose. Palate is smoky, chewy, and licorice, with nice acidity and some still significant tannins but a little more integrated than before. Still has a ways to go.
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Tasted Massolino for the first time, with cheese and some other wines. This is on top now. Not a perfect bottle but something to enjoy with food. It lacks of great complexity, and this bottle felt a bit out of balance. Still, should match up well with a steak. Drink up!
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Alc: 14% from Serralunga; Light to medium garnet to bricking rim. Lifted bouquet of red earth, kiln-dried pottery, rose petals, black olive and dried black cherry. Some note of cocoa powder, dried spice and sweet red cherries join as the wine opens. Intense entry, medium-bodied with plenty of flavours, lots of toasted spices, bitter chocolate/grated dark chocolate, dry liquorice bark and rosewater. The lifted perfume remains throughout the mid-palate, making the wine somewhat elegant, yet classic Serralunga tannins give the whole wine structure. A sweet fleshy feel makes it very accommodating at this point, although will undoubtedly improve further, long and firm cocoa powder tannin.
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Drank over the course of 2 days. Upon opening, was tight and closed. Even after decanting, did not open up on the first night. Improved on the second night. Crisp and dry mouth feel fills the front plate and lingers for quite some time. Not complex, but very pleasing to drink.
Will improve with age, or if drinking now, open and decant at least 6 hours in advance.
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Dense with evident browning. Open and generous, with dried cherries, strawberries, rose leaves, mint and anise. Medium bodied, with very nicely polished, mature tannins, and a very fine juiciness and depth to the fruit, without getting sweet or soggy. Clear Serralunga signature, and an impressive effort.
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Luftet 3 t. Floral rødbærduft, med snev av tjære, røyk og friske urter. Svært elegant kjølig frukt i form av nymodent kirsebærkjøtt, friske markjordbær blandet med bringebærdrops. Leskende "Burgundaktig" frukt og syre. Velintegrert tannin og alkohol. Perfeksjon med dette druematerialet.
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Surprisingly sweet on the nose and palate. Smooth. Gave great pleasure, but I feel it is only just entering maturity, and will become finer in five to ten years.
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Needed 1 hour in the decanter to open up, for it is a bit closed just uncorked. Tart red cherries, a bit of kirsch, a whiff of oak, and very good volumen in the mouth where there are some tannins to be found, adding a touch of grip. May get older but our bottle was drinking well enough to justify opening it.
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This wine has really opened up since I tried it last year. Deep red in colour. Lots of cherry on the palate. Still tannic on the finish. Good acidity. Benefits from time in decanter still.
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Nice dark and red fruit on the nose. But a bit too much oak.
Good acidity, ripe dark fruit. A robust wine. The high alcohol of 14% dosen't bother me in this wine. Quite good mineral. Good grip, ok tannins, but the oak is a bit too much. Feels a bit "woody".
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Intriguing nose, characteristic, complex; bags of tannin, muffled fruit, palate cleansing acidity, tight verging on hard; give this five years, good potential.
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Benefited from a long contact with oxygen (several days in an opened bottle, with just a sip taken away). The tannins softened and powdery, lovely trad cherry pit and earthy flavours, just a hint of oxydation which isn't at all a problem. Can go for several years in the cellar.
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Maybe this is the quintessential astringent barolo that's never going to taste ripe, or the tanins soften no matter how long you keep it. This is the 3rd Massolino that I've had after the '97 and '01 Parafada. Same flavor profile. Seemed past its peak (but so did the '97 and '01 drank around the same 8-10 year range after bottling). I'm staying away from Massolino.
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Never a disappointment to drink Massolino. Classic Barolo from classic vintage. Took a while to open up and I actually regret opening this at the moment. Beautiful Serralunga fruit as always and just a solid, steadfast and reliable house.
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This is drinking well now and I would not see the need to decant. Drank over 2 hours. Changed very little. Spiced finish. Nose was light with intense cherry and strawberry. Palate more depth and a slight mineral content. Very well done and a real bargain and the real deal.
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Solid traditional expression of Serralunga, opens up nicely after an hour or two in the decanter. Good development on the nose with obvious chalky minerality, also has the tannic grip, structure and freshness we look for, in a medium-bodied context. A basic barolo that delivers above expectations. To drink now and over the next 5-7 years. Some fatty company - tonight a few slices of manchego - heightens the pleasure.
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Medium red slightly orange; caramel, hint of acidity, lean austere nose; quite tannic to begin With, softening up over a couple of hours; a bit austere attack developing into a more fruity finish; in a bit awkward stage right now
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Decanted for 3 hours before drinking Syrup, Figs, Star anise and plums on the nose. Sweet. Big tannin. Lots of weight. Green olive on the finish. Mainly savoury on the palate. Would benefit from more time in bottle.
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A young and vibrant barolo, the Massolino had a nose of earthy cedar and a beautiful mouthfull of chewy fruit and supple tannins. A long, dry finish rounded out the wine's body. A good wine to drink while young or hold for up to 10 years to follow it's development.
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Decanted for 3 hours before drinking Syrup, Figs, Star anise and plums on the nose. Sweet. Big tannin. Lots of weight. Green olive on the finish. Mainly savoury on the palate.
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Decanted for an hour before the tasting, but it had probably been open for closer to 2 before I got to it and was at a nice point and continued to drink beautifully all night and for the next few days (I think I enjoyed it most 2 days after the tasting). Structured yet approachable. I am pleased to have another bottle in the cellar and will endeavour to take more detailed notes on it.
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Initially a bit hard, but day 2 it shows a traditional young Barolo-nose of roses, nail varnish, some balsamic notes and sour cherries. There is a nice, almost burgundian mouth feel, with good inner sweetness. Still too young but promising, and shows the profile of the exceptional vintage.
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Robe claire de couleur rubis. Nez complexe tout en subtilité sur la cerise, la réglisse et le tabac avec des notes de terre noire. En bouche, le vin est encore tout d'un bloc avec des tannins serrés mais fins, longueur appréciable.
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Decanted an hour. Nose immediately had cherries, menthol, and black pepper (odd). once it opened up, red plums showed and smoke and tar. Softened beautifully over 2 more hours. Gonna drink 1/year for the next 5!
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Raspberries, with hints of cream and menthol on the nose. Medium body, with tart red fruits, palate cleansing acidity, and a savory finish. Paired with bruschetta, portobello stuffed ravioli, eggplant parmesan, and sausage rigatoni.
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Brilliant ruby, subtle nose of cherry powder, candied apple with mineral and floral notes, tight and bright on the palate with loads of sore cherry fruit and acid, mid-palate is lean and tangy, finish is dusty and a bit tannic with expressive floral characteristics, tons of potential
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Helt transparent färg. Tillstymmelse till tegelröd kant. Körsbär och violer med en trevlig parfym av lösningsmedel. Sekundära toner av söta röda bär. Hög syra och tanninrikt. Fin eftersmak. Vinner på ett gäng år i källaren. 595 kr på Yxtaholm.
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Very pretty, floral nose, with cherry/fruit, licorice and mincemeat flavors. Pleasant, vaguely sweet aftertaste. Quite acidic and a bit tannic but very enjoyable now, especially with rich food.
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2004 Barolos (Beltramo's in Menlo Park, California): Light medium garnet red color with pale meniscus; nice dried cherry, berry, chocolate nose; tight, dried berry, tart berry palate with chocolate edge; medium finish
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great normale bottling... still a bit tannic, and will be curious to see if it puts on weight over time, but has lovely aromas in great balance. very primary right now... interesting to see what this serralunga will do over time.
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I continue to be astounded by the quality of the 2004 normale botttlings. this follows the scavino and altare supposed lesser lights in the very good zone. quite traditionally made and austere on opening but really opened up after 45 mins to an hour to reveal traditional violet and menthol barolo flavours - a real pleasure to drink now and I never thought I would say that for a 4 year old trad style barolo
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12/17/2023 - Chris Davies Likes this wine: 91 Points
Enjoyed this . Teetering on the edge of being on the downhill run and at its plateau. Would be drinking up if I had more. 4-
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4/10/2023 - Chris Davies Likes this wine: 89 Points
Drinking well although there is still some lovely fine tannin and the fruit and structure are still strong so suspect it will improve. Didn’t love it but enjoyable.3.5+
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5/30/2022 - The-E-Man Likes this wine: 91 Points
Decanted for a couple of hours. Awkward and almost musty for an hour, then started singing! Beautiful nose: spice, roses. Prunes, caramel, tar. Mellow and long for its level. No rush even at 18 years old: 2-3 years or more. Fantastic QPR.
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1/3/2021 - Raider wrote:
Had to dump it
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12/6/2020 - JWG wrote: 93 Points
Again matched the outstanding bottle we had in 2018.
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11/21/2020 - Argrath wrote: 89 Points
Very mature nose. Dried fruit, rubber, asphalt, tar and raisin. Tiny hint of flowers, but quite unyielding impression.
Tannic, medium-fullish palate that is very mature. Soy hints. Austere and a bit harsh. Spicy with some complexity. Medium-long finish.
Lacks fruit, but very typical of origin. 2004 was hailed as a 5-star vintage, but we have our doubts...
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11/19/2020 - bubbachumps wrote: 89 Points
Scotty Shear's Bodacious Barolo's (Basser's): Dark muddy ruby in color. Damp earth and red fruits on the nose. Finish has no recognizable tannins. The presentation makes me believe this may not have been stored properly. Finished 6 of 6 with the group.
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8/30/2020 - JWG wrote: 93 Points
Very much the same delicious bottle that we had in 2018, which similar notes....
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12/21/2019 - ebourlon wrote: 91 Points
Better at taste than nose. Not sure it reached it's peak as some suggested, it shows no signs of decaying: bright color and nice acidity.
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6/9/2019 - Miceri Likes this wine: 91 Points
Dark browny red; prune, caramel; nice mellow roundedness, caramel, somewhat tannic ending, deep long aftertaste; well tasting
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8/8/2018 - JWG wrote: 93 Points
Has improved. Very nice nose of tar and cherries. Palate is chewy and big with nebbiolo fruit, and some smokiness. A nice tannic hit at the end.
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7/28/2018 - davikrys wrote: 85 Points
Hints of orange as 14year old, smell of prune jam, not very co olex on the nose, tannins rather soft, not very balanced - alcohol and acids a bit stronger, medium long finish. Should have been drunk. Nice paring with beef steak, truffle sauce and grati ated potatoes.
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10/6/2017 - Argrath wrote: 90 Points
Medium intensity nose. A bit muted. Dark fruit, dried herbs, mineral and just a bit sauvage.
Nicer on palate. Generous fruit. Flowery, violets, plum, asphalt and damp earth. Very tannic and high acidity. Tarry in finish. Rich, but also a bit robust.
Can be cellared longer.
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6/17/2017 - jwsmith wrote: 93 Points
Last bottle excellent
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4/4/2017 - JWG wrote:
Another year another bottle, and the drinking is good. This bottle is full of cherries and tar on the nose. Palate is smoky, chewy, and licorice, with nice acidity and some still significant tannins but a little more integrated than before. Still has a ways to go.
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11/24/2016 - Johehn wrote: 89 Points
Tasted Massolino for the first time, with cheese and some other wines. This is on top now. Not a perfect bottle but something to enjoy with food. It lacks of great complexity, and this bottle felt a bit out of balance. Still, should match up well with a steak. Drink up!
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8/7/2016 - rikipedia Likes this wine: 92 Points
Alc: 14% from Serralunga; Light to medium garnet to bricking rim.
Lifted bouquet of red earth, kiln-dried pottery, rose petals, black olive and dried black cherry. Some note of cocoa powder, dried spice and sweet red cherries join as the wine opens.
Intense entry, medium-bodied with plenty of flavours, lots of toasted spices, bitter chocolate/grated dark chocolate, dry liquorice bark and rosewater. The lifted perfume remains throughout the mid-palate, making the wine somewhat elegant, yet classic Serralunga tannins give the whole wine structure. A sweet fleshy feel makes it very accommodating at this point, although will undoubtedly improve further, long and firm cocoa powder tannin.
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7/29/2016 - jwsmith wrote: 91 Points
Excellent barely aged young
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12/28/2015 - JWG wrote: 91 Points
Cherries and tar on the nose. Palate is smoky, chewy, yet quite bright with zippy acid and a still distinct and not fully integrated set of tannins.
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9/14/2015 - SeaSmoke wrote: 89 Points
Decanted for 6 hours. Color is deep red. Cherry notes evident on the nose and palate. Acidity and tannins in proper balance.
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8/8/2015 - bobvictor Likes this wine: 90 Points
Drank over the course of 2 days. Upon opening, was tight and closed. Even after decanting, did not open up on the first night. Improved on the second night. Crisp and dry mouth feel fills the front plate and lingers for quite some time. Not complex, but very pleasing to drink.
Will improve with age, or if drinking now, open and decant at least 6 hours in advance.
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6/28/2015 - Chris Davies wrote: 89 Points
in a good place now but plenty more to come
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5/10/2015 - palbe Likes this wine: 90 Points
Dense with evident browning. Open and generous, with dried cherries, strawberries, rose leaves, mint and anise. Medium bodied, with very nicely polished, mature tannins, and a very fine juiciness and depth to the fruit, without getting sweet or soggy. Clear Serralunga signature, and an impressive effort.
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4/5/2015 - olemski wrote: 90 Points
Mature wine. Smooth for a Barolo, some tar and cherry on the nose.
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2/7/2015 - ttholst wrote: 94 Points
Luftet 3 t. Floral rødbærduft, med snev av tjære, røyk og friske urter. Svært elegant kjølig frukt i form av nymodent kirsebærkjøtt, friske markjordbær blandet med bringebærdrops. Leskende "Burgundaktig" frukt og syre. Velintegrert tannin og alkohol. Perfeksjon med dette druematerialet.
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12/26/2014 - Duncan Likes this wine: 91 Points
Surprisingly sweet on the nose and palate. Smooth. Gave great pleasure, but I feel it is only just entering maturity, and will become finer in five to ten years.
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12/22/2014 - grenache lover Likes this wine: 93 Points
Needed 1 hour in the decanter to open up, for it is a bit closed just uncorked. Tart red cherries, a bit of kirsch, a whiff of oak, and very good volumen in the mouth where there are some tannins to be found, adding a touch of grip. May get older but our bottle was drinking well enough to justify opening it.
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4/15/2014 - benny wrote: 93 Points
This is a lovely wine. Soft and light on the palate. Strong sweet red fruit. Fragrant and subtle spices on the
medium finish. A very pleasurable wine.
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4/4/2014 - PC73 wrote: 89 Points
This wine has really opened up since I tried it last year.
Deep red in colour.
Lots of cherry on the palate.
Still tannic on the finish. Good acidity.
Benefits from time in decanter still.
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2/15/2014 - Tenuta Stefan wrote: 90 Points
Nice dark and red fruit on the nose. But a bit too much oak.
Good acidity, ripe dark fruit. A robust wine. The high alcohol of 14% dosen't bother me in this wine. Quite good mineral.
Good grip, ok tannins, but the oak is a bit too much. Feels a bit "woody".
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1/5/2014 - JWG wrote: 91 Points
Refined yet robust barolo -- nose has soft tar and roses. Flavors of smoke, dark fruit, good acidity, and firm tannins that give a zing to the finish.
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12/31/2013 - chbeaumont wrote: 88 Points
Intriguing nose, characteristic, complex; bags of tannin, muffled fruit, palate cleansing acidity, tight verging on hard; give this five years, good potential.
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12/19/2013 - Finare Vinare wrote: 90 Points
Benefited from a long contact with oxygen (several days in an opened bottle, with just a sip taken away). The tannins softened and powdery, lovely trad cherry pit and earthy flavours, just a hint of oxydation which isn't at all a problem. Can go for several years in the cellar.
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11/2/2013 - chanukha Does not like this wine: 87 Points
Maybe this is the quintessential astringent barolo that's never going to taste ripe, or the tanins soften no matter how long you keep it. This is the 3rd Massolino that I've had after the '97 and '01 Parafada. Same flavor profile. Seemed past its peak (but so did the '97 and '01 drank around the same 8-10 year range after bottling). I'm staying away from Massolino.
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9/1/2013 - Jack O'Brien wrote:
Never a disappointment to drink Massolino. Classic Barolo from classic vintage. Took a while to open up and I actually regret opening this at the moment. Beautiful Serralunga fruit as always and just a solid, steadfast and reliable house.
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8/3/2013 - benny wrote: 93 Points
This is drinking well now and I would not see the need to decant. Drank over 2 hours. Changed very little. Spiced finish. Nose was light with intense cherry and strawberry. Palate more depth and a slight mineral content. Very well done and a real bargain and the real deal.
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6/29/2013 - PC73 wrote: 89 Points
As before. REALLY needs time to open up. Good structure and underlying fruit.
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4/27/2013 - cardsandwine Likes this wine:
Continues to improve with cellar time. Round and delicious with a lengthy elegant finish.
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4/20/2013 - Fred44 wrote: 93 Points
Burly black Barolo-I wish we'd bought a case!
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10/7/2012 - richard.stevens wrote: 89 Points
Took a couple of hours to really get going
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10/4/2012 - Finare Vinare wrote: 90 Points
Solid traditional expression of Serralunga, opens up nicely after an hour or two in the decanter. Good development on the nose with obvious chalky minerality, also has the tannic grip, structure and freshness we look for, in a medium-bodied context. A basic barolo that delivers above expectations. To drink now and over the next 5-7 years. Some fatty company - tonight a few slices of manchego - heightens the pleasure.
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7/28/2012 - Jonkrut wrote: 84 Points
Ugh. Too harsh for me, even after 3 hour decant. Keep it in the cellar until 2015. Damn, I was looking forward to that bottle.
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7/6/2012 - Miceri wrote: 89 Points
Medium red slightly orange; caramel, hint of acidity, lean austere nose; quite tannic to begin With, softening up over a couple of hours; a bit austere attack developing into a more fruity finish; in a bit awkward stage right now
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6/6/2012 - PC73 wrote: 88 Points
Decanted for 3 hours before drinking Syrup, Figs, Star anise and plums on the nose. Sweet.
Big tannin. Lots of weight.
Green olive on the finish. Mainly savoury on the palate. Would benefit from more time in bottle.
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6/1/2012 - TonyTiger Likes this wine: 92 Points
A young and vibrant barolo, the Massolino had a nose of earthy cedar and a beautiful mouthfull of chewy fruit and supple tannins. A long, dry finish rounded out the wine's body. A good wine to drink while young or hold for up to 10 years to follow it's development.
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3/10/2012 - PC73 wrote: 89 Points
Decanted for 3 hours before drinking Syrup, Figs, Star anise and plums on the nose. Sweet.
Big tannin. Lots of weight.
Green olive on the finish. Mainly savoury on the palate.
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1/7/2012 - K is for Kate wrote:
Decanted for an hour before the tasting, but it had probably been open for closer to 2 before I got to it and was at a nice point and continued to drink beautifully all night and for the next few days (I think I enjoyed it most 2 days after the tasting). Structured yet approachable. I am pleased to have another bottle in the cellar and will endeavour to take more detailed notes on it.
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11/9/2011 - UTPK wrote:
Initially a bit hard, but day 2 it shows a traditional young Barolo-nose of roses, nail varnish, some balsamic notes and sour cherries. There is a nice, almost burgundian mouth feel, with good inner sweetness. Still too young but promising, and shows the profile of the exceptional vintage.
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7/22/2011 - Tavastgatan wrote: 89 Points
Solid basic Barolo. Improves during the 4-5 hours it lasts. Good juice.
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6/24/2011 - ggb wrote: 90 Points
Robe claire de couleur rubis. Nez complexe tout en subtilité sur la cerise, la réglisse et le tabac avec des notes de terre noire. En bouche, le vin est encore tout d'un bloc avec des tannins serrés mais fins, longueur appréciable.
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6/22/2011 - Mig22 wrote: 91 Points
Decanted an hour. Nose immediately had cherries, menthol, and black pepper (odd). once it opened up, red plums showed and smoke and tar. Softened beautifully over 2 more hours. Gonna drink 1/year for the next 5!
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4/29/2011 - WineGeneral wrote: 90 Points
Raspberries, with hints of cream and menthol on the nose. Medium body, with tart red fruits, palate cleansing acidity, and a savory finish. Paired with bruschetta, portobello stuffed ravioli, eggplant parmesan, and sausage rigatoni.
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4/12/2011 - pasqualini wrote: 88 Points
Opened too young. Clear, light color. Pleasant nose of rose, raspberries and tar. Very high acidity though.
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4/2/2011 - LupusCani wrote: 90 Points
reif, Holz
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4/1/2011 - duchamp wrote: 92 Points
Brilliant ruby, subtle nose of cherry powder, candied apple with mineral and floral notes, tight and bright on the palate with loads of sore cherry fruit and acid, mid-palate is lean and tangy, finish is dusty and a bit tannic with expressive floral characteristics, tons of potential
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3/25/2011 - jwsmith wrote: 91 Points
Very nice development of this wine. Rose.water leather long finish
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12/12/2010 - Outplaying wrote:
Young and tight. Tart red fruits, some oak and cedar notes, lots of acidity and fine tannins. I enjoyed this but it was too old world styled for Ann.
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2/26/2010 - FredrikL wrote: 90 Points
Helt transparent färg. Tillstymmelse till tegelröd kant. Körsbär och violer med en trevlig parfym av lösningsmedel. Sekundära toner av söta röda bär. Hög syra och tanninrikt. Fin eftersmak. Vinner på ett gäng år i källaren. 595 kr på Yxtaholm.
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2/20/2010 - Fatty Cat wrote: 89 Points
Late Feb 2010: thin black red color; very restrained aromas/flavors like roses and tar; light/medium body; haggard texture.
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1/4/2010 - jkkane wrote:
Very pretty, floral nose, with cherry/fruit, licorice and mincemeat flavors. Pleasant, vaguely sweet aftertaste. Quite acidic and a bit tannic but very enjoyable now, especially with rich food.
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12/29/2009 - jwsmith wrote: 91 Points
Good thick tannins will need time to develop
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12/13/2009 - jwsmith wrote: 92 Points
Nice young very silky not over oaked barolo.
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9/26/2009 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 87 Points
2004 Barolos (Beltramo's in Menlo Park, California): Light medium garnet red color with pale meniscus; nice dried cherry, berry, chocolate nose; tight, dried berry, tart berry palate with chocolate edge; medium finish
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8/2/2009 - godx wrote: 89 Points
No formal notes. Tannic, young, give it 7-10+ years and it will be excellent. Hold. Very good. 89+
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3/28/2009 - carlwhat wrote: 91 Points
great normale bottling... still a bit tannic, and will be curious to see if it puts on weight over time, but has lovely aromas in great balance. very primary right now... interesting to see what this serralunga will do over time.
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3/20/2009 - canan wrote:
Nice classic wine but a little bit ordinary. Elegant and pure style but a weak body.
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10/28/2008 - Double-A Likes this wine: 90 Points
Mushroom, game, cherry, floral, and earth nose. Full, ripe, gripping and tannic; good acidity; long, dry, chewy finish.
4/5
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9/19/2008 - il_diavolo wrote: 91 Points
I continue to be astounded by the quality of the 2004 normale botttlings. this follows the scavino and altare supposed lesser lights in the very good zone. quite traditionally made and austere on opening but really opened up after 45 mins to an hour to reveal traditional violet and menthol barolo flavours - a real pleasure to drink now and I never thought I would say that for a 4 year old trad style barolo
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8/3/2008 - thewiz Likes this wine: 90 Points
En riktigt finstämd barolo med finesse som behöver många års lagring för att verkligen visa sin rätta sida.
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5/17/2008 - Wrighty wrote: 89 Points
Decanter Great Italian Fine Wine Encounter (Landmark Hotel, London): Slight nose. Soft fore-palate but mid palate firmed up
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