Barolo Nebbiolo

Ottimo come sempre

Textbook. Cherry sauce, new leather, violets and rosewood, silky tannins with some savory and earthy qualities thrown in.

As good as expected

Opened a few hours before our meal; no formal notes. This is the second time I’ve had the good fortune to drink the 2012 Barolo in the last two years and it remains a beauty in her prime with gorgeous red fruits, roses, hot metal, mushrooms and orange zest. Fabulous structure. Finish is long and saline. No sign of letting up anytime soon and looking back at my previous notes, I can't say there has been too much in the way of evolution either. Stunning pairing with Morgan Ranch filet. Grazie Tim!

€50 on a restaurant wine list! Living in Italy has its benefits.

Little bretty, lovely nose. Long finish.

A lighter, elegant take on barolo. Really good.

Soulful and got better over time. Candied dark fruit, tobacco and spice. Really elegant.

Riserva speciale. Some tawny color. A bit of VA/ brightness, underneath a lush but mature soft cherry, thyme and occasional blasts of younger fruit. Some hints of spice, cinnamon, dried roses, black pepper. Lovely long perfectly resolved and soft fruit with an undertow of acidity and dried wood. Subtle and delicious.

My potato’s bigger than your potato.