Surprisingly deep ruby in color but while it didn’t resemble most Nebbiolo wines to the eye it was clearly there on nose and palate. Black cherry, red cherry, cranberry, plum, violet, rose, tar, leather, cedar, truffle, prune, dried cherry, eart and forest floor. Terrific balance of the opulent flavors with the high acidity and ripe tannin. This was terrific.
Surprisingly deep ruby in color but while it didn’t resemble most Nebbiolo wines to the eye it was clearly there on nose and palate. Black cherry, red cherry, cranberry, plum, violet, rose, tar, leather, cedar, truffle, prune, dried cherry, eart and forest floor. Terrific balance of the opulent flavors with the high acidity and ripe tannin. This was terrific.
Dec 9th, 2023
Slow ox’ed overnight. Day one, this was thin and brutally tannic. Typical ruby color in the glass with a faint orange rim. Aromatics of underripe strawberries, bing cherry, thyme, little VA, medicinal. Saved other half of bottle for following day.
Second day, the mid-palate has gained depth and the finish, while still tannic (even with food), was much more agreeable. More floral aromatically with tar, cherry menthol, and herbs de Provence at the finish.
I’d hold another 5-7yrs. For what it’s worth, I don’t drink much Italian wine but if I do, it’s normally Merlot or BdM.
Slow ox’ed overnight. Day one, this was thin and brutally tannic. Typical ruby color in the glass with a faint orange rim. Aromatics of underripe strawberries, bing cherry, thyme, little VA, medicinal. Saved other half of bottle for following day.
Second day, the mid-palate has gained depth and the finish, while still tannic (even with food), was much more agreeable. More floral aromatically with tar, cherry menthol, and herbs de Provence at the finish.
I’d hold another 5-7yrs. For what it’s worth, I don’t drink much Italian wine but if I do, it’s normally Merlot or BdM.
Oct 25th, 2023
Grandes Dames tasting. 2016 Barolos. My 2nd, group 2nd. Classy. Tar and roses. Unity. Classic. Grippy
Grandes Dames tasting. 2016 Barolos. My 2nd, group 2nd. Classy. Tar and roses. Unity. Classic. Grippy
Nov 2nd, 2022
Gorgeous wine. Tart and dried fruits, with spice and savory elements. Delicate and balanced. A joy on its own.
Gorgeous wine. Tart and dried fruits, with spice and savory elements. Delicate and balanced. A joy on its own.
Sep 6th, 2019
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
