Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
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.
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.
Aug 2nd, 2026Still in its youth. Nose a bit reticent. Shyly reveals a little sous bois, mushroom, earthy spice, and intense cherry extract. Palate is powerful. Loads of tannin, acid, and body. You feel it more than taste it. Nice length as it fans out after swallowing. Kind of ponderous before dinner, but in a couple of hours it should go well with my manzo bolito. 9.2+
Still in its youth. Nose a bit reticent. Shyly reveals a little sous bois, mushroom, earthy spice, and intense cherry extract. Palate is powerful. Loads of tannin, acid, and body. You feel it more than taste it. Nice length as it fans out after swallowing. Kind of ponderous before dinner, but in a couple of hours it should go well with my manzo bolito. 9.2+
1 person found it helpfulSep 30th, 2017Barolo fix. Aromatic. Spicy. Perfume. Mineral. Full and round. Complete.
Barolo fix. Aromatic. Spicy. Perfume. Mineral. Full and round. Complete.
1 person found it helpfulMar 5th, 2015
Modern styled barolo, and not particularly interesting.
Modern styled barolo, and not particularly interesting.
Jan 2nd, 2023
Roses, tar, tobacco, not fruity. Med-full body, dry and quite tannic. We had it with northern Italian lasagna w bolenese sauce and bechamel. Probably spelled wrong, but one of the best meals ever. A perfect wine, could’ve aged even longer.
Roses, tar, tobacco, not fruity. Med-full body, dry and quite tannic. We had it with northern Italian lasagna w bolenese sauce and bechamel. Probably spelled wrong, but one of the best meals ever. A perfect wine, could’ve aged even longer.
Jan 8th, 2022
Dark cherries and white pepper right off the bat. Smooth tannins, dark chocolate and cedar with some acid that will balance nicely with NY steaks.
Dark cherries and white pepper right off the bat. Smooth tannins, dark chocolate and cedar with some acid that will balance nicely with NY steaks.
Jul 12th, 2020
Showing quite well. Elegant with lively acidity. Good fruit.
Showing quite well. Elegant with lively acidity. Good fruit.
Mar 26th, 2020
Decent but might be last it's prime. Weird to say for Barolo. Drink early and often I guess. Decent fruit but finish is austere
Decent but might be last it's prime. Weird to say for Barolo. Drink early and often I guess. Decent fruit but finish is austere
Jul 30th, 2017Great pair with my porterhouse! Stunning!
Great pair with my porterhouse! Stunning!
Apr 4th, 2016
