Pop and pour. Vinous note suggested early drinking, CT tasting notes suggest waiting. Split the difference? I was expecting a fruit-forward modern-styled barolo, and while this definitely leans modern, it is not over-the-top. In fact, quite charming at this stage. On the nose: classic blood orange, soft florals, but modern sandalwood inflections, with some dried strawberry secondary notes. On the palate: excellent acidity, bitter herbs, dried raspberry, dried sage, and soft plum. Serious tannin kicks in, but the finish is juicy enough that most food pairings will soften the tannic blow. Tipping the scales at a burly 14.5% ABV, but this is surprisingly nimble. I really enjoyed this...
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4/4/2024 - PourSomeRed wrote: 92 Points
Really nice. 2 hour decant. Fruit leans toward dark and ripe, but still youthful.
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5/28/2021 - Aravind Asok wrote:
Pop and pour. Vinous note suggested early drinking, CT tasting notes suggest waiting. Split the difference? I was expecting a fruit-forward modern-styled barolo, and while this definitely leans modern, it is not over-the-top. In fact, quite charming at this stage. On the nose: classic blood orange, soft florals, but modern sandalwood inflections, with some dried strawberry secondary notes. On the palate: excellent acidity, bitter herbs, dried raspberry, dried sage, and soft plum. Serious tannin kicks in, but the finish is juicy enough that most food pairings will soften the tannic blow. Tipping the scales at a burly 14.5% ABV, but this is surprisingly nimble. I really enjoyed this...
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1/3/2015 - PourSomeRed wrote: 90 Points
2 hour decant. It could have used 2 more. Young and tannic with a wonderful nose of plums. This needs 3-5 years to even approach its drinking window.
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11/4/2014 - bacchus of knockholt wrote: 88 Points
Concentrated and balance already.
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11/3/2014 - PT insurgent wrote:
Accademia el Barolo Tasting (London): A bit closed, tart cherry, strawberry, cinnamon. Toasty.
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