Nose is aromatic and ripe with a hint of stewed tomato to start off. Mid season cherry and really bright. Wish that overripe tomato was not there. It slowly blows off but on PNP it is prominent. Cherry flower. Tar. Spice. Nice nose. Not great. Palate is ripe and juicy but slightly broad with good balance, purity and freshness. Big tannins that I associate with Bussia. Good power and depth. No finesse. Solid not special. Maybe air helps?
UPDATE/ Air did help.this. 9.0 to 9.3. More silkiness and clearly defined fruit.
Nose is aromatic and ripe with a hint of stewed tomato to start off. Mid season cherry and really bright. Wish that overripe tomato was not there. It slowly blows off but on PNP it is prominent. Cherry flower. Tar. Spice. Nice nose. Not great. Palate is ripe and juicy but slightly broad with good balance, purity and freshness. Big tannins that I associate with Bussia. Good power and depth. No finesse. Solid not special. Maybe air helps?
UPDATE/ Air did help.this. 9.0 to 9.3. More silkiness and clearly defined fruit.
Oct 3rd, 2020
Really great wine! Super balanced, great texture, dried cherries, tobacco, long finish.
Really great wine! Super balanced, great texture, dried cherries, tobacco, long finish.
1 person found it helpfulMay 3rd, 2018
A great, traditionally-styled Barolo. Long and complete. Dried cherry, tar, and roses all day. Finishes very dry with great length. @Lyle Fass
A great, traditionally-styled Barolo. Long and complete. Dried cherry, tar, and roses all day. Finishes very dry with great length. @Lyle Fass
1 person found it helpfulJul 31st, 2017
candied liquorice, spice, Sharp wood, acacia, ginseng, eucalyptus, black tea bag, pungent balsamic, forest wood aromas. dark plum, dark jammed, slightly bruised cherry, coffee flavor comes with dry, med plus acid, med plus tannin structure.
candied liquorice, spice, Sharp wood, acacia, ginseng, eucalyptus, black tea bag, pungent balsamic, forest wood aromas. dark plum, dark jammed, slightly bruised cherry, coffee flavor comes with dry, med plus acid, med plus tannin structure.
1 person found it helpfulOct 31st, 2015
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
