In that 10-year sweet spot.
In that 10-year sweet spot.
May 7th, 2022
Full on tar and roses that took a good hour to come out. Burg-like in its vibe, lots of tension but managing to be smooth, leather-bound and loaded with extracted cherry and strawberry compote. Smoke. Soooooo long.
Full on tar and roses that took a good hour to come out. Burg-like in its vibe, lots of tension but managing to be smooth, leather-bound and loaded with extracted cherry and strawberry compote. Smoke. Soooooo long.
Oct 31st, 2020
Unfortunately a mild case of TCA (cork taint) on the nose giving dusty apple aromas. Many people I know would reject this in a restaurant but the palate was largely unaffected. Very youthful in colour. On the palate fruit (red fruits) in decline over largely leathery savoury characters. Medium plus weight with dry powdery, still firm tannins, I often find in older Barolo. From a 4.5 acre vineyard located in Serralunga known for its iron rich soils giving deeply coloured Barolos. Overall impression of this wine is Solid and a bit Square sided lacking in any complexity for 15 years of age. Expected more - one of the 1001 wines.
Unfortunately a mild case of TCA (cork taint) on the nose giving dusty apple aromas. Many people I know would reject this in a restaurant but the palate was largely unaffected. Very youthful in colour. On the palate fruit (red fruits) in decline over largely leathery savoury characters. Medium plus weight with dry powdery, still firm tannins, I often find in older Barolo. From a 4.5 acre vineyard located in Serralunga known for its iron rich soils giving deeply coloured Barolos. Overall impression of this wine is Solid and a bit Square sided lacking in any complexity for 15 years of age. Expected more - one of the 1001 wines.
Jan 13th, 2019
High toned red fruit, big tannin / textured tannic framework
High toned red fruit, big tannin / textured tannic framework
Jun 6th, 2018
Modern style Barolo. Oak still present at first. Powerful aroma of dark cherry, tar, some smoke and leather. Very layered and texturally engaging. Long finish. Likely to last for several years.
Modern style Barolo. Oak still present at first. Powerful aroma of dark cherry, tar, some smoke and leather. Very layered and texturally engaging. Long finish. Likely to last for several years.
1 person found it helpfulApr 19th, 2020
The balance is insane. Bright red fruit.
The balance is insane. Bright red fruit.
1 person found it helpfulJul 12th, 2016
This 2001 is showing beautifully!
This 2001 is showing beautifully!
1 person found it helpfulMar 11th, 2016
What a great wine! Superb structure, fine tannin. Pretty flowers, herbs and liquorice. Long flavours and perfect acid balance. This is worth the find
What a great wine! Superb structure, fine tannin. Pretty flowers, herbs and liquorice. Long flavours and perfect acid balance. This is worth the find
1 person found it helpfulOct 12th, 2015Delicious.
1 person found it helpfulSep 27th, 2015
Excessive astringent tannins on finish for me; otherwise nice intense fruit
Excessive astringent tannins on finish for me; otherwise nice intense fruit
1 person found it helpfulJun 13th, 2015
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
