Lodovico Borgogno
Giacomo Borgogno & Figli
Antichi Vigneti Propri Riserva Barolo Nebbiolo 1967
Opened just prior to service and poured into a decanter. This is the second time I have had the opportunity to enjoy the 1967 Riserva although, the previous bottle was a more recent library release from the Borgogno cellars. This was a period release and yet, the experience was similar.
The 1967 Riserva pours a deep garnet color with a transparent core moving towards a slightly orange rim. Medium viscosity with no staining of the tears and some slight signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous but showing much more power than the ‘67 Abbazia SS Annunziata we drank on the same evening. Again, there is a lovely mix of ripe and desiccated red and dark fruits with forest floor, porcini, dried roses, tar, some tobacco, dried herbs, dusty earth and exotic spices. On the palate, the wine is dry; medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long a savory. My previous notes suggested to drink now and while I still hold fast to that statement, twice in the span of 18mos with two separate bottlings encourages me to be a bit more bullish and suggest this has many years, perhaps decades left in the tank. — 4 months ago
Giacomo Borgogno & Figli
Cannubi Barolo Nebbiolo 2019
Ruby/ brick in color with medium intensity.
Strong nose of red fruits with earth, light vegetables, light wood, tobacco and chocolate notes.
Medium bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, spices, peppercorn, light wood, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, earth and light vegetables.
Tangy finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 5 year old Barolo from the famous Canubi Vineyard is still a little rigid right now, but already enjoyable. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 20 years, with good potential to become a 94+ point wine.
Wine Advocate 93 points.
Very tasty and a good food wine that will pair nicely with a big piece of steak.
100% Nebbiolo grapes were only 20% destemmed. Aged for 3 years in large Slavonian oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$180. — 5 months ago
Giacomo Borgogno & Figli
Liste Barolo Nebbiolo 2019
Ruby/ brick in color with medium intensity.
Beautiful nose of flowers, raspberries, earth, light herbs, light wood and peppercorn.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity and a harsh mouthfeel.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This young Single Vineyard Barolo feels big and robust, but looks lighter than it feels. Very tasty though.
The 2019 Barolo vintage is less approachable now, but it's only going to get better from this point.
Needs a few years to mature in the bottle, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. A good food wine right now.
100% Nebbiolo grapes were aged in large Slavonian oak barrels for 3 years.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$150. — 2 months ago
Fratelli Serio and Battista Borgogno
Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2021
Pale reddish in color with light intensity.
Strong nose of red fruits with earth and spices.
Medium bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with red cherries, red currants, earth, light wood, spices, coffee, tobacco, vegetables, herbs and black pepper.
Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries.
This is a very tasty Barbaresco from a great vintage. Soft and elegant with good structure.
Showing nice complexity already, and a good food wine.
100% Nebbiolo grapes were aged for 15 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.
14% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$35. — 5 months ago
Ray Vanderhoff
Light ruby color with a noticeable brick rim. Aromas and flavors of dried cherries and strawberries, dried rose petals, asphalt, strong coffee, orange zest, vanilla and leather. Very spicy and earthy on the medium-plus finish. Tannins have mellowed to a velvety softness. Relatively light bodied. May have just passed its peak. Clearly shows how aging can affect a wine. — a month ago