I find it’s a complex one. It tastes oxidized and yet gets better after a half hour. It’s got a nose of raisins like a Pedro Ximenez but a very nice structure of acid and a bit of pleasing tannin. Overall I would buy and drink this again but it’s likely not for everyone.
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Stood up for 3 weeks, decanted off 2oz sediment. Light ruby, medium bricking consistent with its age; aromatic, roses and tar; palate is light bodied, medium-plus acidity, tannins present but well integrated, tart red fruit throughout, medium-plus (14%) alcohol; medium length finish, slight bitterness. Overall a good, mature barolo, but not showing any incredible complexity. My last of 3 bottles consumed over the last 7 years, and the first was the best, so perhaps I shouldn't have aged it this long. 90-91
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Stood up for > 1 month and decanted. Light-medium ruby with age-appropriate bricking; medium aromatics with red cherry, forest floor mulch; palate is light bodied, high but plush tannins, medium-plus acidity, balanced mature red fruit; medium length finish. Not quite as striking as my last bottle nearly 5 years ago, but a perfectly nice mature example of Barolo with character of Monforte (slightly burlier and textured). 91 With an hour of air: a bit of roses on the nose and palate comes out more. A lovely Barolo, though still not a show stopper. 91-92 Day 2: Tannins a bit more prominent, or maybe the fruit is a bit more reticent.
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Ugh... bricking and a bit brown around the edge. Not the beautiful Barolo I’ve had before from Seghesio. Almost spoiled or just got cooked. Only a few (out of hundreds) have left me with a bad vibe but this was one of them!
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2/14/2023 - jchrisharris wrote: 89 Points
My wife’s tasting note: It’s old.
I find it’s a complex one. It tastes oxidized and yet gets better after a half hour. It’s got a nose of raisins like a Pedro Ximenez but a very nice structure of acid and a bit of pleasing tannin. Overall I would buy and drink this again but it’s likely not for everyone.
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7/3/2022 - aagrawal wrote: 90 Points
Stood up for 3 weeks, decanted off 2oz sediment. Light ruby, medium bricking consistent with its age; aromatic, roses and tar; palate is light bodied, medium-plus acidity, tannins present but well integrated, tart red fruit throughout, medium-plus (14%) alcohol; medium length finish, slight bitterness. Overall a good, mature barolo, but not showing any incredible complexity. My last of 3 bottles consumed over the last 7 years, and the first was the best, so perhaps I shouldn't have aged it this long. 90-91
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1/23/2021 - Vascular46 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Clearly not past. Deep ruby colored full bodied wine with fruit still intact. Glad I have another bottle.
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9/22/2020 - aagrawal wrote: 91 Points
Stood up for > 1 month and decanted. Light-medium ruby with age-appropriate bricking; medium aromatics with red cherry, forest floor mulch; palate is light bodied, high but plush tannins, medium-plus acidity, balanced mature red fruit; medium length finish. Not quite as striking as my last bottle nearly 5 years ago, but a perfectly nice mature example of Barolo with character of Monforte (slightly burlier and textured). 91
With an hour of air: a bit of roses on the nose and palate comes out more. A lovely Barolo, though still not a show stopper. 91-92
Day 2: Tannins a bit more prominent, or maybe the fruit is a bit more reticent.
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5/21/2019 - Nerdy Earth Boy Does not like this wine: 88 Points
Ugh... bricking and a bit brown around the edge. Not the beautiful Barolo I’ve had before from Seghesio. Almost spoiled or just got cooked. Only a few (out of hundreds) have left me with a bad vibe but this was one of them!
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