Tom Casagrande

9.2

Last had a bottle of the 2010 9 years ago and lost this one under a couple of other bottles. Popped and double decanted to remove sediment. Color showing considerable browning at the rim initially, it seems to be looking more youthful with air time. Nose is pretty intense, with the fruit showing a slightly pruney note, which I’m hoping dissipates as it gains air, and dark cherry lozenges. Beyond that, lots of leather, polished mahogany furniture, and sous-bois. The palate is still vigorous, with nice acids and intense but soft tannins framing deep, licoricey flavors. Quite full bodied. A little austere on the finish, it I’m hoping that pairs well with the braised beef short ribs that will be ready in 30 minutes. 9.2 for now; will update if that changes. — 16 days ago

Daniel M

8.9

La collina di dioniso, Fabio Oberto dolcetto d'alba 2016

Plum, dried plums, cherry, leather, a bit of graphite too. The nose is very inviting. The palate is well made with a great acid backbone, light, drying tannins, cherry notes, a soft mouthfeel and a long fruity finish that calls for another sip. Great dolcetto. — 4 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Deep ruby color. Aromas of purple flowers and dark cherry. Cherries are vibrant on the pallet along with hints of chocolate, toast and baking spices. Smooth tannins witb medium, yet balanced acidity. — 5 years ago

Eric L.

8.9

Tasty dolcetto. Very gulpable. — 8 years ago

K Brooks

8.9

Wonderful with sausage tomato sauce penne meal — 9 years ago

Andrew G

9.2

Third wine of Chateau Rauzan-Ségla. Intense cassis and blackberry with earth notes sourced from younger vines. Egidio, you'd probably really like this. 92+ — 9 years ago

Marc Garneau

9.0

Beau cadeau de Noël du grand ! Belle robe légère cuivrée, goût de cerise, du côté sec. Parfait avec des pâtes. — 5 months ago

Ted

9.2

Awesome I am guessing village level like Barolo. Will seek out again. — a year ago

with Jeni

richard bodi

9.1

2013 vintage — 4 years ago

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9.1

The 2017 Barolo is a pretty dense wine from proprietor Nicola Oberto. I am used to seeing a bit more finesse and transparency here, but the 2017 is quite a powerhouse. Large-grained tannins add to that impression. Time in the glass brings out hints of spice and tobacco, and yet the 2017 remains a bit rough around the edges. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2021)
— 5 years ago

Joe Gillies

9.0

Hard to beat for $20. Cherry, vanilla, tobacco, and black olive on the palate. Pairs with almost anything. So good for the money! — 7 years ago

Patrick Hasler

9.3

Pretty wine, the sweetness is remarkable. First wine from this producer but positively surprised. — 9 years ago

Justin Lahey

8.9

A delicious Barbera, bringing forward a combination of red fruit and chewy wood! — 9 years ago

Ted

8.9

Seemed a bit harsh upon opening. Softened considerably with air. Nice pasta wine. Black cherry and rosemary. — 6 months ago

with Jeni

Debra Copeland, WSET3, SWS, CSWS

9.3

The wine is fabulous and the company put it over the top — 2 years ago

with Farzina, Steve and 1 other

Ted

9.2

Good Barolo. Orange peel and leather. Just starting to get some of the black licorice I love in Barolos. — 4 years ago

with Jeni

Mike Holzer

9.2

Cherry tobacco nose which carries through on mouth with smooth tannins and clove undertones delicious. Ready now but 5+ years left. 2 bottles leftover — 5 years ago

with Ania

Brent Clayton

9.0

Solid stuff, a very nice glass. Thanks Mr Oberto! — 8 years ago

Helen M Gaydos

9.4

Dusty and developed and charming with roasted quail at Zuni. — 9 years ago

with Scott and Mark

Luis Henriquez

9.2

Lots of lavender, rosemary and rose. The wine still shows some signs of primary aromas and flavors of blackberries, plums and black raspberries. The oak comes through nicely as warm spice, cloves and sandalwood. All well integrated and with med+ acidity. The tannins are velvety. Mature and drinking wonderfully now but it should last another year or two in the cellar. — 10 years ago