Old Barolo (and a gattinara) Throwdown (Coppia, Portland OR): nose: delicate and lovely right away with tones of white pepper, truffles, roasted herbs, tar and some rose petals with a touch of red fruits as well. Nice complexity, but lacking some depth
taste: very pretty medium feel with medium acidity and dusty tannins. There are lighter tones of rose petals, tar, red fruits, and truffles. The finish is a bit clipped.
overall: this was a very pretty wine. Wasn't sure what to expect from an 83 and knowing that Ratti's aren't always meant for the long haul, but this showed quite well. It did fall apart after a while, but it was lovely while it lasted.
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Nebbiolo (Barolo) Blow Out 6/22 (Coppia Restaurant, Portland OR): This smells awesome, with a totally unexpected concoction of aromas from a Barolo. I get fireworks (but not like that just sulfured wine kind of smell... more earthy fireworks than that), spice and dusty graphite, all rounded by some sweet fruit. Delicious smelling. The palate is soft, with nice acid. Tartness and some slight candied notion, but overall the palate is fairly light and reserved. Light vegetal component on the finish, with earth. Light throughout except that expressive nose.
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6/22/2012 - KeithAkers wrote: 89 Points
Old Barolo (and a gattinara) Throwdown (Coppia, Portland OR): nose: delicate and lovely right away with tones of white pepper, truffles, roasted herbs, tar and some rose petals with a touch of red fruits as well. Nice complexity, but lacking some depth
taste: very pretty medium feel with medium acidity and dusty tannins. There are lighter tones of rose petals, tar, red fruits, and truffles. The finish is a bit clipped.
overall: this was a very pretty wine. Wasn't sure what to expect from an 83 and knowing that Ratti's aren't always meant for the long haul, but this showed quite well. It did fall apart after a while, but it was lovely while it lasted.
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6/22/2012 - David Paris (dbp) wrote: 89 Points
Nebbiolo (Barolo) Blow Out 6/22 (Coppia Restaurant, Portland OR): This smells awesome, with a totally unexpected concoction of aromas from a Barolo. I get fireworks (but not like that just sulfured wine kind of smell... more earthy fireworks than that), spice and dusty graphite, all rounded by some sweet fruit. Delicious smelling. The palate is soft, with nice acid. Tartness and some slight candied notion, but overall the palate is fairly light and reserved. Light vegetal component on the finish, with earth. Light throughout except that expressive nose.
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