Color (13/15): Ruby red with rusty / cloudy complexion Aroma (19/20): Floral notes with some wet leather and raisin Palate (25/30): Bright red berry with some cherry notes in the mid-palate with a little burn on the finish (14.5% alcohol on label might be a little low?). Overall: 32/35): I really enjoyed the nose and the front of the palate but as it opened the middle/late palate transitioned to raisin / stewed fruit with a bit of an alcohol burn.
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Soft and sexy, the vintage speaks here, plenty of toast and cocao, but this remains a well structured wine. Still young IMHO, but certainly approachable. 91+ #Hanne&Niels
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Nice wine, on the feminine side. Not my style, Brad rated it higher 91-92. Not something I would seek out, I have 1 more bottle that I will give 5 years.
Very good Barolo, better than my note from 3 years ago. Leather, cedar, a hint of oak and bourbon with a long finish. Better after a few hrs open, different but not really better on day 2. The wine shows what a Barolo can be, but I don't get the layers of complexity and very high scores of other reviewers.
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A small 2007 Barolo check-in (My place, Chicago IL): There is a brawny quality to the nose with deep and layered tones of Licorice, black cherries, raspberries, violets, tar, earth, tobacco, dark red berries, juniper, and some liqueur tones. The Medium/full bodied feel is deep and plush with tart, high acidity and silky, high tannins. This is a flat out gorgeous wine. It is drinking on the earlier side, but is also shows off all of the reasons why I love Massolino's Vigna Rionda. It has heft and power without being unrestrained while showing off a deft touch on the palate with a lengthy finish.
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HDH auction at Spiaggia; 6/20/2019-6/22/2019 (Chicago, IL): Heady, ripe cherry and really big. Tons of sweet fruit, but none of the overdone qualities that I don't like. No oak; just a little too fruit-forward and fleshy right now. Probably insufficiently structural for long-term aging but enjoyable enough now.
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Agree with the Burgundian style of this wine, although still a Barolo. Nose was exciting and complex however the initial taste didn't live up to the smell. After about an hour or two, this really started to come together. Depth, complexity - everything you'd ask for.
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Super complex nose of black tea, tar, dark plum, but also plenty of red fruit, savory herbs, lavender, tobacco, violets. Medium-full bodied, dense and super balanced, has medium-high super silky and polished tannin and medium-high acidity. Excellent length. Still very young but so beautiful.... wow. Almost Burgundian in texture.
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Piemont Trip; 3/28/2018-4/1/2018 (Barbaresco, Barolo): Brillantes Rubin. Wahnsinnsnase! Floral, tänzelnd, rotbeerig. Am Gaumen dichte rotbeerige Frucht, viel Druck. Extrem feingliedrige Tannine, tolle Balance. Schon offen, aber für mich etwas zu jung. Jedenfalls ein grosser Barolo, ein wirklicher Weltklassewein.
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Burgundian in nature. This is so classy, great purity of fruit and just wow it's in a such nice place right now. Difficult to put the glass down. So different from the 2010 which was bigger and bolder. Has a long life ahead of it.
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Solid wine, very high acidity, the color or pinot. By day 3 it had a lot more depth, but always rather one dimensional. I'm not feeling the magic here, this bottle definitely not up to the hype or the price. Wait a long time before drinking another I think.
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Pnp at Restaurant . Still young and a bit tannic but apparent pedigree is evident in each sip. Day two and the tannins have softened completely leaving a more elegant palate. Fruit is still muted but the wine finishes with nice length. Given a few more years of cellar time and this could blossom into a gorgeous wine.
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Decanted 3 hours and could have used more time as real depth was just beginning to show. Medium/light bodied with high acid. The almost medicinal core is packed with fresh strawberry, dried twigs, cola, and anise. Nose is explosive with a touch of heat. Reminds me of top tier Burgundy.
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Consistent with last note a year ago; medium red; red fruit and strawberry, white pepper; nice, silky, smooth attack, feminine, inviting; very good fruity sense throughout; excellent
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Beautiful crimson red core with lighter rim; ripe, fresh, sweet strawberries, cherry liqueur, fresh roses, really pure fruit; similar fruit continues onto the palate, medicinal cherries, slight cedar, young, caressing tannin; very good.
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Medium to light clear red; nice fruity inviting nose, greenish mint, some light caramel; round, smooth, good structure, licorice, light tannins, nice long aftertaste; a very good wine
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CENA ALLA CIECA (TRE GALLI TORINO): Resina e lanolina, rosolio e tanti fiori secchi. Bocca molto fine, esile, inaspettata per un 2007. Mi ricorda il Monprivato di Mascarello, stessa eleganza e succosità da Pinot Noir, un il surplus della mineralità di Serralunga. In bocca l' ingresso è da pelle d' oca, un infuso di fiori, tanto sale, calcare e un finale caramellato di arancia candita. Non sono d' accordo con i 20/20 dell' Espresso in quanto il finale è tronco e manca ancora dell' espansione dinamica che il vino potrà regalare fra molti anni, ma è davvero una meraviglia.
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{Visit to Massolino} Oh my, this is special. Beginning with the brilliant garnet color, and on to the nose and palate, this is just tops. The nose tells you it's seriously good wine, no swirling needed, doubt removed. The entry is floral, then fruity, then earthy. Repeat. A fire in its belly, a song to be sung, this is going to be a brilliant performance. Now and for the next 25 years. Bravo, Massolino! highly recommended
Klar, rød med mild kant. Floral, mild og rødbærdreven nese med lyse bringebær, roser og hint av mandel. Transparent, ren og klar frukt med slank og fast strukturert kropp. Elegant og overraskende feminin for vinmarken. Frisk, presis syre. Tørr utgang med tørre, men lette, elegante tanniner. Flott lenge.
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Barolo: (degustato alla cieca) Ferroso e metallico, piccoli frutti rossi, spezie dolci. Una via di mezzo tra il primo e il secondo vino. Necessità sicuramente di un po' di tempo, il tannino monopolizza un po' troppo la bocca al momento.
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3/17/2024 - mhekman wrote: 89 Points
Color (13/15): Ruby red with rusty / cloudy complexion
Aroma (19/20): Floral notes with some wet leather and raisin
Palate (25/30): Bright red berry with some cherry notes in the mid-palate with a little burn on the finish (14.5% alcohol on label might be a little low?).
Overall: 32/35): I really enjoyed the nose and the front of the palate but as it opened the middle/late palate transitioned to raisin / stewed fruit with a bit of an alcohol burn.
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10/7/2023 - Fftjr Likes this wine: 94 Points
Deep ruby. Flowery herb nose. Dried plum and flint on palate. Excellent body, needs time. Has a solid 10 years to go.
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3/13/2022 - beatles wrote: 91 Points
Soft and sexy, the vintage speaks here, plenty of toast and cocao, but this remains a well structured wine. Still young IMHO, but certainly approachable. 91+
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6/17/2021 - michigan dogs Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nice wine, on the feminine side. Not my style, Brad rated it higher 91-92. Not something I would seek out, I have 1 more bottle that I will give 5 years.
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1/16/2021 - laetulos wrote: 91 Points
Very good Barolo, better than my note from 3 years ago. Leather, cedar, a hint of oak and bourbon with a long finish. Better after a few hrs open, different but not really better on day 2. The wine shows what a Barolo can be, but I don't get the layers of complexity and very high scores of other reviewers.
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5/8/2020 - Miceri Likes this wine: 97 Points
Medium red; gentle peppery nose, strawberry; sweet, soft, complex, peppery; really tasty, long aftertaste, earthy tones and strawberries; yummy
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11/24/2019 - KeithAkers wrote: 93 Points
A small 2007 Barolo check-in (My place, Chicago IL): There is a brawny quality to the nose with deep and layered tones of Licorice, black cherries, raspberries, violets, tar, earth, tobacco, dark red berries, juniper, and some liqueur tones. The Medium/full bodied feel is deep and plush with tart, high acidity and silky, high tannins. This is a flat out gorgeous wine. It is drinking on the earlier side, but is also shows off all of the reasons why I love Massolino's Vigna Rionda. It has heft and power without being unrestrained while showing off a deft touch on the palate with a lengthy finish.
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6/22/2019 - acyso wrote: 90 Points
HDH auction at Spiaggia; 6/20/2019-6/22/2019 (Chicago, IL): Heady, ripe cherry and really big. Tons of sweet fruit, but none of the overdone qualities that I don't like. No oak; just a little too fruit-forward and fleshy right now. Probably insufficiently structural for long-term aging but enjoyable enough now.
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5/21/2018 - mjdixon Likes this wine: 94 Points
Agree with the Burgundian style of this wine, although still a Barolo.
Nose was exciting and complex however the initial taste didn't live up to the smell.
After about an hour or two, this really started to come together.
Depth, complexity - everything you'd ask for.
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3/30/2018 - NostraBacchus Likes this wine: 95 Points
Super complex nose of black tea, tar, dark plum, but also plenty of red fruit, savory herbs, lavender, tobacco, violets. Medium-full bodied, dense and super balanced, has medium-high super silky and polished tannin and medium-high acidity. Excellent length. Still very young but so beautiful.... wow. Almost Burgundian in texture.
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3/30/2018 - EMAZurich Likes this wine: 95 Points
Piemont Trip; 3/28/2018-4/1/2018 (Barbaresco, Barolo): Brillantes Rubin. Wahnsinnsnase! Floral, tänzelnd, rotbeerig. Am Gaumen dichte rotbeerige Frucht, viel Druck. Extrem feingliedrige Tannine, tolle Balance. Schon offen, aber für mich etwas zu jung. Jedenfalls ein grosser Barolo, ein wirklicher Weltklassewein.
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3/21/2018 - steak&pizza Likes this wine: 95 Points
Burgundian in nature. This is so classy, great purity of fruit and just wow it's in a such nice place right now. Difficult to put the glass down. So different from the 2010 which was bigger and bolder. Has a long life ahead of it.
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12/22/2017 - laetulos wrote: 90 Points
Solid wine, very high acidity, the color or pinot. By day 3 it had a lot more depth, but always rather one dimensional. I'm not feeling the magic here, this bottle definitely not up to the hype or the price. Wait a long time before drinking another I think.
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8/18/2017 - Spargel Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very solid wine, but cost/quality ratio not ok.
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12/23/2016 - Pinks wrote: 96 Points
Raisiny at first, then awesome
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12/17/2016 - cardsandwine Likes this wine:
Pnp at Restaurant . Still young and a bit tannic but apparent pedigree is evident in each sip. Day two and the tannins have softened completely leaving a more elegant palate. Fruit is still muted but the wine finishes with nice length. Given a few more years of cellar time and this could blossom into a gorgeous wine.
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9/24/2016 - MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 93 Points
Decanted 3 hours and could have used more time as real depth was just beginning to show. Medium/light bodied with high acid. The almost medicinal core is packed with fresh strawberry, dried twigs, cola, and anise. Nose is explosive with a touch of heat. Reminds me of top tier Burgundy.
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3/13/2016 - Miceri Likes this wine: 95 Points
Consistent with last note a year ago; medium red; red fruit and strawberry, white pepper; nice, silky, smooth attack, feminine, inviting; very good fruity sense throughout; excellent
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2/9/2016 - AWBryce wrote:
Very nice, well rounded with good fruit on the palate. Long enjoyable finish.
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12/2/2015 - Rezy13 Likes this wine:
Beautiful crimson red core with lighter rim; ripe, fresh, sweet strawberries, cherry liqueur, fresh roses, really pure fruit; similar fruit continues onto the palate, medicinal cherries, slight cedar, young, caressing tannin; very good.
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5/13/2015 - Miceri Likes this wine: 95 Points
Medium to light clear red; nice fruity inviting nose, greenish mint, some light caramel; round, smooth, good structure, licorice, light tannins, nice long aftertaste; a very good wine
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12/31/2014 - galenico Likes this wine: 93 Points
CENA ALLA CIECA (TRE GALLI TORINO): Resina e lanolina, rosolio e tanti fiori secchi.
Bocca molto fine, esile, inaspettata per un 2007. Mi ricorda il Monprivato di Mascarello, stessa eleganza e succosità da Pinot Noir, un il surplus della mineralità di Serralunga.
In bocca l' ingresso è da pelle d' oca, un infuso di fiori, tanto sale, calcare e un finale caramellato di arancia candita.
Non sono d' accordo con i 20/20 dell' Espresso in quanto il finale è tronco e manca ancora dell' espansione dinamica che il vino potrà regalare fra molti anni, ma è davvero una meraviglia.
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4/22/2014 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
{Visit to Massolino} Oh my, this is special. Beginning with the brilliant garnet color, and on to the nose and palate, this is just tops. The nose tells you it's seriously good wine, no swirling needed, doubt removed. The entry is floral, then fruity, then earthy. Repeat. A fire in its belly, a song to be sung, this is going to be a brilliant performance. Now and for the next 25 years. Bravo, Massolino! highly recommended
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1/3/2014 - -E- wrote: 94 Points
Klar, rød med mild kant. Floral, mild og rødbærdreven nese med lyse bringebær, roser og hint av mandel. Transparent, ren og klar frukt med slank og fast strukturert kropp. Elegant og overraskende feminin for vinmarken. Frisk, presis syre. Tørr utgang med tørre, men lette, elegante tanniner. Flott lenge.
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11/21/2013 - paolonardi wrote:
Barolo: (degustato alla cieca) Ferroso e metallico, piccoli frutti rossi, spezie dolci. Una via di mezzo tra il primo e il secondo vino. Necessità sicuramente di un po' di tempo, il tannino monopolizza un po' troppo la bocca al momento.
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7/30/2013 - Marc wrote: 92 Points
Barolo and Barbaresco Tasting - Caro's Wnes (Caro's Wines, Auckland, New Zealand): Intriguing nose, very tannic, broad texture. The is outstanding - very complex, notable bottle age offers wonderful textural nuance.
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