Broccardo
I Tre Pais Barolo Nebbiolo
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
It’s raining out, so no late dinner on the deck. Instead, a little baseball. This wine’s not aging particularly gracefully. The nose has lots of tertiary notes, with fall leaves, some old mahogany furniture scents, camphor and scorched earth. To me, a scorched earth scent frequently signals that I’m going to find some astringency in the wine, and that’s the case here. It’s big and mouthfilling, and has vigorous acids, and the tannins are still a bit scratchy. I’d like to see more depth in the mid-palate and finish to coat the tannins. Very savory flavors on the finish. Should be fine with a rich risotto al Barolo, but it’s a bit taxing on its own. I dont think age will help due to the lack of mid-palate depth.
It’s raining out, so no late dinner on the deck. Instead, a little baseball. This wine’s not aging particularly gracefully. The nose has lots of tertiary notes, with fall leaves, some old mahogany furniture scents, camphor and scorched earth. To me, a scorched earth scent frequently signals that I’m going to find some astringency in the wine, and that’s the case here. It’s big and mouthfilling, and has vigorous acids, and the tannins are still a bit scratchy. I’d like to see more depth in the mid-palate and finish to coat the tannins. Very savory flavors on the finish. Should be fine with a rich risotto al Barolo, but it’s a bit taxing on its own. I dont think age will help due to the lack of mid-palate depth.
Apr 25th, 2026
Aged in 500 and 1000l tonneaux and botte. More complex but maintains the house style for Nebbiolo with a more skeletal presentation. About 30 days in skins and shows the slightly more rusty color thisb exteneded maceration might suggest Some might say delicate/aromatic and polished, I want a little more primary fruit.
Aged in 500 and 1000l tonneaux and botte. More complex but maintains the house style for Nebbiolo with a more skeletal presentation. About 30 days in skins and shows the slightly more rusty color thisb exteneded maceration might suggest Some might say delicate/aromatic and polished, I want a little more primary fruit.
Sep 15th, 2022
Good Barolo but nothing special. Reasonably priced and a good value at $35. Tastes like Barolo should taste.
Good Barolo but nothing special. Reasonably priced and a good value at $35. Tastes like Barolo should taste.
Mar 7th, 2026
Tasted over 2 days. Not much different after a couple hours of air. Solid traditional style Barolo. Much more open then when tried 3 years ago. Shy on the nose with earthy dark fruit, truffle, leather which were also predominant on the palate along with undergrowth, tobacco, and balsamic. Balanced acidity and soft yet expanding tannins. Finish is long with lingering tannins and an explosion of minerals. This is a hearty rather than a fruity Barolo.
Tasted over 2 days. Not much different after a couple hours of air. Solid traditional style Barolo. Much more open then when tried 3 years ago. Shy on the nose with earthy dark fruit, truffle, leather which were also predominant on the palate along with undergrowth, tobacco, and balsamic. Balanced acidity and soft yet expanding tannins. Finish is long with lingering tannins and an explosion of minerals. This is a hearty rather than a fruity Barolo.
Mar 28th, 2024
Enjoyed at a new restaurant for us—Dolce Vita. Wine and pasta were awesome!!!!
Enjoyed at a new restaurant for us—Dolce Vita. Wine and pasta were awesome!!!!
Dec 20th, 2021
A Barolo lovers Barolo! Super smooth.
A Barolo lovers Barolo! Super smooth.
Mar 8th, 2018
