Must be at the simpler end of the spectrum as far as 20+ year old Barbaresco riservas go. Still, quite nice. Tannins are there, as always in nebbiolo, but not overly zeisty. Initially some surprising fruit even, which disappears in minutes. Toffee, as others already said. And something black pepperish. By no means over the hill, based on just one sampling. Of course, no idea what this was like in its youth.
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Decanted ca 1/2 hour. Cork was in good shape. Subtle nose of tar and toffee aromas. Medium to full bodied, rather supple with gentle tannic bite, showing licorice/tar and slightly toffee with the fruit initially a bit faded and some alcoholic sting (14,5%) on the finish. With more airtime it improved big time. Overall very good and still in a nice spot.
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12/24/2020 - asgerG wrote: 92 Points
P4h. Medium light garnet red, yellow tinged, 4.5. Generous bouquet of spicy sweet cask stuff, dried roses, plums. Well balanced on the palate, mT, mA, elegant dry finish. Drink now-onwards
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5/22/2020 - Kustjagr Likes this wine: 92 Points
Must be at the simpler end of the spectrum as far as 20+ year old Barbaresco riservas go. Still, quite nice. Tannins are there, as always in nebbiolo, but not overly zeisty. Initially some surprising fruit even, which disappears in minutes. Toffee, as others already said. And something black pepperish. By no means over the hill, based on just one sampling. Of course, no idea what this was like in its youth.
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4/16/2020 - Henman Likes this wine: 92 Points
Decanted ca 1/2 hour. Cork was in good shape. Subtle nose of tar and toffee aromas. Medium to full bodied, rather supple with gentle tannic bite, showing licorice/tar and slightly toffee with the fruit initially a bit faded and some alcoholic sting (14,5%) on the finish. With more airtime it improved big time. Overall very good and still in a nice spot.
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12/25/2019 - Castello della Gatta Likes this wine: 93 Points
Lively Barbaresco in 20 years of age. For my taste, oak is integrated and balanced with fruit. Nice liquorice notes. The wine is ready to drink now.
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12/14/2019 - igaf Does not like this wine:
No formal notes. Over the hill. Not much fruit, but remains of oak. Some sous-bois and toffee. Bitterish.
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