My notes from Dec 2017: Very pale and see through, just like a Pinot. On the nose I get crushed cherry, strawberry and slate. Kinda like Pinot! On the palate it’s different, much more brooding than lets on. The flavor profile is more strawberry but I get a dark fruit note as well. Tannins are grippy and give the wine a juicy mouthfeel. The finish is generous with dark fruits coming through on its medium length. This wine needs a bit of time, 2019-2027. It gets 91 points from me and for the $45 list price- a 4 star effort. Tasted again Jan 2022- similar notes, but the sour cherry notes typical of the varietal were very present. My original drinking window remains. A very serviceable Barolo.
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1/22/2022 - caspernick Likes this wine: 91 Points
My notes from Dec 2017:
Very pale and see through, just like a Pinot. On the nose I get crushed cherry, strawberry and slate. Kinda like Pinot! On the palate it’s different, much more brooding than lets on. The flavor profile is more strawberry but I get a dark fruit note as well. Tannins are grippy and give the wine a juicy mouthfeel. The finish is generous with dark fruits coming through on its medium length. This wine needs a bit of time, 2019-2027. It gets 91 points from me and for the $45 list price- a 4 star effort.
Tasted again Jan 2022- similar notes, but the sour cherry notes typical of the varietal were very present. My original drinking window remains. A very serviceable Barolo.
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8/25/2021 - TashNYC wrote: 89 Points
Cherry, leather, herbs and some character. Good with Italian food.
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4/28/2021 - wineoracle Likes this wine: 90 Points
Sour cherries, leather, tobacco, and spice box on the nose. Red fruit, tannins, and tight acidity with a lasting finish
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3/27/2021 - NSuri Likes this wine: 89 Points
Not bad for a $20 Barolo
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12/11/2020 - Laz4wine wrote: 86 Points
Hoped for more, cork was pristine, not sure why but just didn't deliver to the hype/potential on this btl.
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