Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
This bottle of 2010 Roberto Voerzio “Brunate” was generously provided by a friend who wanted to share this with me after service along with a few others from Tasting Group. Opened, splash decanted and consumed over three hours; served side-by-side with the 2010 Pecchenino “Le Coste”. The Voerzio “Brunate” was a relative hermit. Even after three hours in the decanter, it remained a bit of a wallflower while the Pecchenino was a whirling dervish on the dance floor. The classic structure of 2010 and the austerity of “Brunate” made for an impenetrable fortress, keeping the fruit under lock and key…and behind a moat and a drawbridge and stone walls with soldiers and trebuchets for that matter. Despite all of that, one does get the sense there is a deep core of high quality fruit recessed underneath the surface. It’s dark and mysterious…and simply hard to access at this moment in time. For what it’s worth, Voerzio’s holdings in “Brunate” come from the western portion of the MGA, on the La Morra side, right next to Oddero’s holdings. Frankly, this is going to need a long, long time in the cellar before it shows really well. If i had any in my cellar, I wouldn’t touch again until 2030.
This bottle of 2010 Roberto Voerzio “Brunate” was generously provided by a friend who wanted to share this with me after service along with a few others from Tasting Group. Opened, splash decanted and consumed over three hours; served side-by-side with the 2010 Pecchenino “Le Coste”. The Voerzio “Brunate” was a relative hermit. Even after three hours in the decanter, it remained a bit of a wallflower while the Pecchenino was a whirling dervish on the dance floor. The classic structure of 2010 and the austerity of “Brunate” made for an impenetrable fortress, keeping the fruit under lock and key…and behind a moat and a drawbridge and stone walls with soldiers and trebuchets for that matter. Despite all of that, one does get the sense there is a deep core of high quality fruit recessed underneath the surface. It’s dark and mysterious…and simply hard to access at this moment in time. For what it’s worth, Voerzio’s holdings in “Brunate” come from the western portion of the MGA, on the La Morra side, right next to Oddero’s holdings. Frankly, this is going to need a long, long time in the cellar before it shows really well. If i had any in my cellar, I wouldn’t touch again until 2030.
Mar 13th, 2023Roberto Voerzio shines also in off-vintages, like this amazing 1991 Brunate Barolo.
Roberto Voerzio shines also in off-vintages, like this amazing 1991 Brunate Barolo.
Jan 6th, 2019
At Tre Galli in Torino. Fantastic.
At Tre Galli in Torino. Fantastic.
1 person found it helpfulOct 25th, 2014
Sweet red fruit and noticeable but integrated oak. Modern style and reminds me of a young bold Burgundy. Chambord liqueur, gravel, maybe a chalkiness or waxy element.
Sweet red fruit and noticeable but integrated oak. Modern style and reminds me of a young bold Burgundy. Chambord liqueur, gravel, maybe a chalkiness or waxy element.
May 28th, 2017
For sure a sexier version of Barolo. Heavier weight and grippier tannin. The dark fruit and cocoa powder is prominent. I like it. But it would get old after a while
For sure a sexier version of Barolo. Heavier weight and grippier tannin. The dark fruit and cocoa powder is prominent. I like it. But it would get old after a while
Mar 17th, 2016
Very modern style, with lots of extracted color and, even 20 years old, too much oak up in my grill.
Very modern style, with lots of extracted color and, even 20 years old, too much oak up in my grill.
Feb 21st, 2016
The surprise of the day. Spice box, intensely savory, explosive. 2011 vintage. #festadelbarolo
The surprise of the day. Spice box, intensely savory, explosive. 2011 vintage. #festadelbarolo
Feb 7th, 2016
2005. Tight , closed & will be spectacular in the future.
2005. Tight , closed & will be spectacular in the future.
Dec 6th, 2015Unexpected elegance and balance with Voerzio. Drouhin so fruity..
Unexpected elegance and balance with Voerzio. Drouhin so fruity..
Nov 25th, 2015Finalmente il Voerzio che aspettavo!! Ricco e così importante!! Riesce ad unire una splendida eleganza!!
Finalmente il Voerzio che aspettavo!! Ricco e così importante!! Riesce ad unire una splendida eleganza!!
Nov 24th, 2014
