Same bottle prep as the 1970 and a similar outcome to the 1970-1971 Latour. This wine had much more brightness and acidity which seems to have kept the fruit fresher and the wine generally doesn't have the same notes of decay. This almost has a bit of mineral feel under the classic nebbiolo notes along with that pine forest thing that I seem to get more with Alto Piedmont Nebbiolo than with Langhe. Also, not a lot of balsamic notes which is a plus for me.
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Aged Barolo and White Truffles (Olivetto): Orange creme Carmel. Ripe and sharp. Complete iron tail. Old already. Rusty. Slightly maderized. A surprise delight but if this bottle is any indication, drink now.
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7/18/2020 - vulgar little monkey wrote: 93 Points
Same bottle prep as the 1970 and a similar outcome to the 1970-1971 Latour. This wine had much more brightness and acidity which seems to have kept the fruit fresher and the wine generally doesn't have the same notes of decay. This almost has a bit of mineral feel under the classic nebbiolo notes along with that pine forest thing that I seem to get more with Alto Piedmont Nebbiolo than with Langhe. Also, not a lot of balsamic notes which is a plus for me.
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11/18/2016 - Rollerball wrote: 91 Points
Aged Barolo and White Truffles (Olivetto): Orange creme Carmel. Ripe and sharp. Complete iron tail. Old already. Rusty. Slightly maderized. A surprise delight but if this bottle is any indication, drink now.
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