Ethyl Acetate. Slight spritz. Tart (from VA?). Plums. Mint , licorice.
Ethyl Acetate. Slight spritz. Tart (from VA?). Plums. Mint , licorice.
Jun 24th, 2022
Our first encounter with the Piëmont Region in early 2000’s. Little did we know, but these two very modest brothers wanted to do a bit different from the other traditionalist. Now this wine shows that keeping wine can prove very benificial. All typical barolo characterisation fits on this wine. Lots of roses and tar, leather, herbes. Very silky smooth tanine. Barolo too the max.
Our first encounter with the Piëmont Region in early 2000’s. Little did we know, but these two very modest brothers wanted to do a bit different from the other traditionalist. Now this wine shows that keeping wine can prove very benificial. All typical barolo characterisation fits on this wine. Lots of roses and tar, leather, herbes. Very silky smooth tanine. Barolo too the max.
Mar 20th, 2021
Another terrific 2013 Barolo, and my favorite of the evening. Well integrated flavors, this balanced Barolo has what it needs to age for many more years, but thanks to the vintage. Is accessible now. Delicious.
Another terrific 2013 Barolo, and my favorite of the evening. Well integrated flavors, this balanced Barolo has what it needs to age for many more years, but thanks to the vintage. Is accessible now. Delicious.
Jan 20th, 2020
All bass, no treble. Lacking high-toned and effusive aromatics but compensating in it’s depth and richness. Silkier tannins for Monforte, elegant and present. Very savory and dark, weighty. Could argue that it needs more time to come together but that dark fruit is appealing now. Played well is mushroom braised short ribs and polenta.
All bass, no treble. Lacking high-toned and effusive aromatics but compensating in it’s depth and richness. Silkier tannins for Monforte, elegant and present. Very savory and dark, weighty. Could argue that it needs more time to come together but that dark fruit is appealing now. Played well is mushroom braised short ribs and polenta.
Oct 24th, 2017
Already quite mature. Soft,
sweetly aromatic and feminine. Damp roses, blood orange, wet concrete, strawberry rhubarb pie in graham cracker crust. Supple tannins, persistent acidity. Incredible lifted floral perfume and elegance.
Already quite mature. Soft,
sweetly aromatic and feminine. Damp roses, blood orange, wet concrete, strawberry rhubarb pie in graham cracker crust. Supple tannins, persistent acidity. Incredible lifted floral perfume and elegance.
1 person found it helpfulApr 17th, 2018
Some aged Barolo. Less fruit as expected. Tar, tobacco, leather, strawberry, raspberry. Buon!
Some aged Barolo. Less fruit as expected. Tar, tobacco, leather, strawberry, raspberry. Buon!
Apr 5th, 2017
60+ yr old vines estate in Bussia, growing in sandy clay, southward facing, 3800 plants per hectare, fermented in large botti, wood aged 60% botti, 40% barrique. Texture vastly detailed, continuously improving.
60+ yr old vines estate in Bussia, growing in sandy clay, southward facing, 3800 plants per hectare, fermented in large botti, wood aged 60% botti, 40% barrique. Texture vastly detailed, continuously improving.
Sep 15th, 2016
Started off quite shy. Still opening, in decanter, 2hrs later. Not crazy about the tinge of brett. Still, it has a bad case of blah. Stay tuned.
Started off quite shy. Still opening, in decanter, 2hrs later. Not crazy about the tinge of brett. Still, it has a bad case of blah. Stay tuned.
Jan 2nd, 2016
Sweet tobacco and dark fruit in a classic Nebbiolo. Galaxy
Sweet tobacco and dark fruit in a classic Nebbiolo. Galaxy
Nov 4th, 2015
The nose is classic Barolo, showing dusty cherry, spice, dried floral tones, leather and hints of undergrowth. On the palate, it displayed a feminine structure with pure red fruit and fresh acidity giving way to hints of licorice and spice through the close. Spice notes lingered along with hints of rosy florals.
The nose is classic Barolo, showing dusty cherry, spice, dried floral tones, leather and hints of undergrowth. On the palate, it displayed a feminine structure with pure red fruit and fresh acidity giving way to hints of licorice and spice through the close. Spice notes lingered along with hints of rosy florals.
Aug 4th, 2015
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
