Patres Barolo Nebbiolo

I want to buy a case of this. A case!

Tobacco. Leather. Earthy. It helps that 06 was a good year for Barolo…. But this is $35CAD. Steal.

I think I’m going to pick up a few to age… could only imagine how good it will be in another 5 years or so.

Second best Barolo I had.

Eric had this 5 years ago

Matt had this 6 years ago

Medium-pale ruby-garnet color.
Aromas of red cherry, orange zest,
Dry. Flavors of cherry, cinnamon, soft tar, floral, spice. Rich, firm tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 3/5

This is becoming one of my go-to WTSO great value Barolo! Consistently good. Approachable on opening but singing day 2. Dark rose on the nose. Dark cherry, earth, mineral, and chewy tannins on the palate that linger. Performing well above its price point. Would pair well with a mushroom risotto or a hearty stew.

Good value. Raspberry spice nose. Raspberry, cherry, cinnamon tar, and bark on palate. Took a couple hours of slow ox to open up. Finish is moderate with some graphite. Overall very nice if you like subtle fruit and earthy/mineral emphasis - which I do.

Strong tannins on opening but opened up nicely. A very nice barolo

Extra point for value. Tight on opening. Singing after 2 hours. Subtle dark fruit nose and palate. Grippy balanced and pleasantly intense tannins throughout long finish. Juicy acidity with earthy, leathery, tobacco, and mineral throughout.

This wine needs quite a bit of air before being served. Nice fruity nose, with cherry and strawberry marmalade. Palate of earthy, leather tones, some black pepper, quite dry.