Finally softening, tar, excellent
Finally softening, tar, excellent
Feb 9th, 2020Opulent and forward to a Giacosa. Exploded out of the bottle. A different experience.
Opulent and forward to a Giacosa. Exploded out of the bottle. A different experience.
Mar 7th, 2015Ripe savory aromas w black and green tea wet pebbles and rocks incredibly complex aromas and palate. Sour cherry and cranberry tea sweet roses and sweet kitchen spice. Exceptional length
Ripe savory aromas w black and green tea wet pebbles and rocks incredibly complex aromas and palate. Sour cherry and cranberry tea sweet roses and sweet kitchen spice. Exceptional length
Feb 27th, 2015Bad palate. VA OR ANOTHER DEFECT
Bad palate. VA OR ANOTHER DEFECT
May 22nd, 2014Even better than the last time I had it! Bravo!!
Even better than the last time I had it! Bravo!!
Aug 30th, 2013Crazy intense bouquet, gobs of supple tannin, massive ripe yummy wine, but fresh acidity to balance
Crazy intense bouquet, gobs of supple tannin, massive ripe yummy wine, but fresh acidity to balance
Apr 25th, 2013Long finish, balanced, tertiary flavors of rose petals and leather
Long finish, balanced, tertiary flavors of rose petals and leather
May 9th, 2020Spicy and smooth with tobacco.
Spicy and smooth with tobacco.
Oct 6th, 2019The essence of Barbaresco, a scintillating prism of flowers, tar, and fruit, it is outstanding but still with room for improvement. It had been double decanted at least a few hours before dinner, if I recall correctly.
The essence of Barbaresco, a scintillating prism of flowers, tar, and fruit, it is outstanding but still with room for improvement. It had been double decanted at least a few hours before dinner, if I recall correctly.
Dec 5th, 2018Leafy camphor. Dense dry fruit. Powerful
Leafy camphor. Dense dry fruit. Powerful
Apr 19th, 2018