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2019 LaLù Barbera d'Alba
6/22/2021 - tonifad Likes this wine: 91 Points
For those who know me, I like both “sides” of the Barbera spectrum (e.g., I rank Aves and Larigi side by side). To me, this is in the spirit of winemakers seeking lift and lightness and structure and depth. The lift in the mid-palate reminds me much of the barberas by Marta and Carlotta (and the late Giuseppe), there is an extreme purity of fruit. Refreshing acidity, encapsulated by elegance and depth. Hard to put down. Long lingering finish. This is the kind of barbera you serve somebody who thinks/says Barbera is boring, and/or lacks complexity and life. Sourced from vines in Monforte, aged for 8 months in barrique.
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2019 LaLù Langhe Nebbiolo
6/22/2021 - tonifad Likes this wine: 90 Points
Somewhat restricted nose at first, perfumed red fruit emerges after a while. Crushed flowers, Bülow licorice, and Sarawak pepper. Sweet ripe tannins, good mouthfeel, with long clean finish. A wine for the table, a wine for now. Sourced from vines in Roncaglie (La Morra) and Bussia (Monforte).
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2010 Poderi Aldo Conterno Langhe Nebbiolo Il Favot
11/7/2013 - tonifad Likes this wine: 89 Points
Except in color, a "dark" nebbiolo. Dark chocolate, blackberries, blueberries, (red) rose petals. A bit tannic still, but should shed in a couple of years. A good effort, but outside the top 5 2010 Langhe Nebbiolos.
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