Guido Porro
Vigna S. Caterina Barolo Nebbiolo
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
The “V.S. Caterina” is a single vineyard located in the southern most portion of the Lazzarito MGA, in Serralunga d’Alba. This is considered a monopole of sorts since Guido Porro is the sole producer from this vineyard. Geographically speaking, the holdings are ideal with great southwestern exposure, located close to the village of Lazzarito and right next to Vietti’s holdings.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over a period that lasted a couple of hours. The 2015 pours a bright, reflective ruby color with some hits of garnet towards the rim and a transparent core. Medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears and no signs of sediment. On the nose, ripe cherries, strawberries, loads of roses, dried green herbs, and gravely earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and savory. Superb balance. I didn’t buy many 2015’s from Barolo or Barbaresco because I didn’t really like them on release and they didn’t seem to have structure to carry the day. And while the latter may yet be true for extended aging, the 2015’s have been strutting their stuff over the last year, showing off all their solar glory. Drink now and over the next 7 years with ease.
The “V.S. Caterina” is a single vineyard located in the southern most portion of the Lazzarito MGA, in Serralunga d’Alba. This is considered a monopole of sorts since Guido Porro is the sole producer from this vineyard. Geographically speaking, the holdings are ideal with great southwestern exposure, located close to the village of Lazzarito and right next to Vietti’s holdings.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over a period that lasted a couple of hours. The 2015 pours a bright, reflective ruby color with some hits of garnet towards the rim and a transparent core. Medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears and no signs of sediment. On the nose, ripe cherries, strawberries, loads of roses, dried green herbs, and gravely earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and savory. Superb balance. I didn’t buy many 2015’s from Barolo or Barbaresco because I didn’t really like them on release and they didn’t seem to have structure to carry the day. And while the latter may yet be true for extended aging, the 2015’s have been strutting their stuff over the last year, showing off all their solar glory. Drink now and over the next 7 years with ease.
Stunning even in its youth. Everything I want from Barolo in a traditional way
Stunning even in its youth. Everything I want from Barolo in a traditional way
Oct 21st, 2018
My apologies to the wine gods for this infanticide.
My apologies to the wine gods for this infanticide.
May 16th, 2018Needs 2.5 hrs, but wow, really nice.
Needs 2.5 hrs, but wow, really nice.
Aug 2nd, 2017
WHOA there's a lot of wine in that bottle. Enough sexy, luscious Nebbiolo fruit to get lost in, then the finish says "HEY I'm a badass young Barolo with dem noble tannins and acidity not to be messed wit. Y u drinkin me so soon?" (Direct quote)
WHOA there's a lot of wine in that bottle. Enough sexy, luscious Nebbiolo fruit to get lost in, then the finish says "HEY I'm a badass young Barolo with dem noble tannins and acidity not to be messed wit. Y u drinkin me so soon?" (Direct quote)
1 person found it helpfulOct 3rd, 2015Rose petals and super charming! Silky, very approachable.
Rose petals and super charming! Silky, very approachable.
Aug 1st, 2016In 7-10 years this really should be one of the best bottles in my cellar. I paid 40 bucks for this. It's worth double.
In 7-10 years this really should be one of the best bottles in my cellar. I paid 40 bucks for this. It's worth double.
Mar 27th, 2016
Amazing with ox tail.. Floral, rose peddle, earth, funk, orange rind, soft tannin and amazing..
Amazing with ox tail.. Floral, rose peddle, earth, funk, orange rind, soft tannin and amazing..
Jan 29th, 2016
Deep and expressive with dark red fruits on the nose, with licorice, pine undergrowth and subtle spice. Structured with tart black cherry, spice, dark soil and gripping tannin on the palate. Youthfully restrained with tart berry and minerals through the finish. Very nice.
Deep and expressive with dark red fruits on the nose, with licorice, pine undergrowth and subtle spice. Structured with tart black cherry, spice, dark soil and gripping tannin on the palate. Youthfully restrained with tart berry and minerals through the finish. Very nice.
Oct 9th, 2015My first taste of 2011 Barolo. Generous and gorgeous room-filling nose that offers a herbaceous anise note, raspberry tea, rose petals, and other more complex herbs and spices. Just delightful to smell. Very similar on the palate with good acid, generous soft tannins giving good grip, and finishes with a candied raspberry tea note. Very clean, no real funk or Brett,, light and yet expresses a complexity that belies its weight.
My first taste of 2011 Barolo. Generous and gorgeous room-filling nose that offers a herbaceous anise note, raspberry tea, rose petals, and other more complex herbs and spices. Just delightful to smell. Very similar on the palate with good acid, generous soft tannins giving good grip, and finishes with a candied raspberry tea note. Very clean, no real funk or Brett,, light and yet expresses a complexity that belies its weight.
Aug 18th, 2015