Molino
Ausario Barbaresco Nebbiolo
Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Transparent, bright purple garnet. Ash, black tea (not too strong), sour cherry on the nose and medium full palate. Firm, but not strident, tannins and lip-smacking medium acidity make it an excellent pairing with foods low and high. Hard to go wrong with Barolo’s less handsome twin.
Transparent, bright purple garnet. Ash, black tea (not too strong), sour cherry on the nose and medium full palate. Firm, but not strident, tannins and lip-smacking medium acidity make it an excellent pairing with foods low and high. Hard to go wrong with Barolo’s less handsome twin.
Sep 14th, 2017
#firstbottleofacase enjoyed with good friends during #citymealsonwheels dinner! #greatcause #charity
#firstbottleofacase enjoyed with good friends during #citymealsonwheels dinner! #greatcause #charity
Jul 15th, 2016Not bad for a budget Barbaresco. Dark pour. Nose of rose petal and a hint of iodine and Italian herbs with dark dusty red fruits. Entry of this wine is a bit more acidic than I thought it would be. Black cherry, hint of cola, hint of anise. Middle is more terroir-driven. Finishes with black cherry fruit, green olive, tobacco leaf, black tea, truffle. Round character but honestly quite a bit of stiff oak tannin still present that dried the tongue. Impressed. I was honestly expecting this wine to be much lighter, more raspberry and cherry notes. At the price paid, this is honestly quite a steal. You can hold this, but I don't think anymore time in bottle is going to help all that much.
Not bad for a budget Barbaresco. Dark pour. Nose of rose petal and a hint of iodine and Italian herbs with dark dusty red fruits. Entry of this wine is a bit more acidic than I thought it would be. Black cherry, hint of cola, hint of anise. Middle is more terroir-driven. Finishes with black cherry fruit, green olive, tobacco leaf, black tea, truffle. Round character but honestly quite a bit of stiff oak tannin still present that dried the tongue. Impressed. I was honestly expecting this wine to be much lighter, more raspberry and cherry notes. At the price paid, this is honestly quite a steal. You can hold this, but I don't think anymore time in bottle is going to help all that much.
Oct 19th, 2019Mouthwatering acidity. Loved it with a pizza.
Mouthwatering acidity. Loved it with a pizza.
Nov 4th, 2018
Brick red with light sediment. Floral aromatics of red roses and star anise. Hints of charred oak. Cherries abound too, with a candied style - think red starburst. Juicy, well balanced palate that dives into a dried fruit, tannic finish. Strawberry candy, the ones in the strawberry wrapper, stand out on the palate. Tart cherry and cranberry too. Mid palate sweetness transitions to a long finish. Well made, old world meets new in style. Cellar this for at least 5 more years, will last beyond that.
Brick red with light sediment. Floral aromatics of red roses and star anise. Hints of charred oak. Cherries abound too, with a candied style - think red starburst. Juicy, well balanced palate that dives into a dried fruit, tannic finish. Strawberry candy, the ones in the strawberry wrapper, stand out on the palate. Tart cherry and cranberry too. Mid palate sweetness transitions to a long finish. Well made, old world meets new in style. Cellar this for at least 5 more years, will last beyond that.
Oct 22nd, 2017
Still decent tannins, but more on the front, slightly grippy still. Aroma reminds me of an unfinished cement basement. Hints of prunes, cigar box.
Still decent tannins, but more on the front, slightly grippy still. Aroma reminds me of an unfinished cement basement. Hints of prunes, cigar box.
Oct 12th, 2017
Overpowering black licorice scent and even taste! (Anise?)
Overpowering black licorice scent and even taste! (Anise?)
Apr 16th, 2016
Maybe a hair too tannic but very nice.
Maybe a hair too tannic but very nice.
Aug 7th, 2014