Tre Comuni Barolo Nebbiolo

Just fine, everyday Barolo. At ten years old this was good with some mortadella and crackers.

Last bottle of this incredible private label value from Garagiste. Apparently made by Icardi (see cork), this is still not quite at its apogee, but it’s getting close. Classic Barolo nose features clean gravel, ripe macerated cherries, fragrant leather, rose petal, and spice. Mouthfilling flavors of dark cherry, old barrel, and the finish goes savory/minerally as it progresses. Tannin is still abundant and a little puckery at the close, but food will tamp that down.

Sometimes when writing I spread all my notes on the floor before me and embark on assembling something reasonable. Ca’Rozzeria is fabulous wine assembled from the metaphorically discarded to the floor goods of good producers. But the trimmings are from good producers that are loathe to part with them. And I hope my words are occasionally decent. I would not call it classic Barolo but I would say it’s fantastic Nebbiolo and the price is stupid good. Okay actually structure/flavors? I’d almost guess it was Sangiovese if blinding. Ripe cherries, green herbs, balsamic vinegar...less rose more violet. 2012 was a year of leaner Barolo. Less tannins than I’d expect than Barolo but that’s totally cool seeing as I’m drinking this sitting on my kitchen floor working.

This is an inexpensive private label used by Garagiste. But the cork provides a clue, n’est pas? Anyway, it’s a terrific under $20 Barolo. Scents of gravel, new leather, roses, deep cherry fruit. Pure tasting, full-bodied, but with terrific acidity. Soft clingy tannins and a fairly long finish.

Black tea, roses, med + acid, tannins med +...loved it.

Lower level Barolo Pleasant and enjoyed with duck ragu. Might have liked it more if I hadn’t had a quite good one the night before

#garagiste Not amazing, but good for the price

At $20 This is a great value. From Garagiste as a second label wine.
Cherry, black tea, and tar. A bit more modern style than other Barolo. The cherry flavors are more of a fruity style. Still a good wine and an even better value at $20.

Underwhelming and not very impressed. Light, thin and weighs in every other glass impersonating some thing great.