Fratelli Minuto

Riserva Speciale Barolo Nebbiolo

9.234 ratings
9.111 pro ratings
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Andrew Lohse

this ’64 minuto riserva was mostly a whisper, showing earth, moss, top soil, rain, and rose, and when the classic initial burst of damp april must fades there’s an incredibly clear and all-consuming dried red cherry wrapped in, like, the leather of some mint condition ‘90s lexus sedan garaged for years in the desert. that kind of beige leather that’s a little bit tighter to the hand and smells a little sweet on a warm day. cherry cough drop and ricola super loud on the palate, too, tannins virtually invisible. some acidity elevating the mid-palate, but really not much. the finish, though, is super long and all desiccated red cherry and dayquil and wet leaves and sometimes something like tobacco wrapped in caramel.

this ’64 minuto riserva was mostly a whisper, showing earth, moss, top soil, rain, and rose, and when the classic initial burst of damp april must fades there’s an incredibly clear and all-consuming dried red cherry wrapped in, like, the leather of some mint condition ‘90s lexus sedan garaged for years in the desert. that kind of beige leather that’s a little bit tighter to the hand and smells a little sweet on a warm day. cherry cough drop and ricola super loud on the palate, too, tannins virtually invisible. some acidity elevating the mid-palate, but really not much. the finish, though, is super long and all desiccated red cherry and dayquil and wet leaves and sometimes something like tobacco wrapped in caramel.

Nov 24th, 2019
Conrad Green

Really robust and full of life. Loads of extract on a very primary nose. A bit blocky but astonishingly vigorous. Quick finish.

Really robust and full of life. Loads of extract on a very primary nose. A bit blocky but astonishingly vigorous. Quick finish.

Mar 6th, 2019
Mike Beneduce

Cloudy, brick red color. Nose was very elegant with dried red fruit, dried flowers, subtle spice and earth. Tannins were completely mellowed but acidity was still remarkably fresh. Evolved for 20 minutes in the glass and then fell apart. Decant very gently and drink now.

Cloudy, brick red color. Nose was very elegant with dried red fruit, dried flowers, subtle spice and earth. Tannins were completely mellowed but acidity was still remarkably fresh. Evolved for 20 minutes in the glass and then fell apart. Decant very gently and drink now.

Apr 3rd, 2016
Ryan Mills-Knapp

Partner/Wine Director R Squared Selections

10

Singing in a rooibos tea way. Maybe my 20th bottle of this and each is equally great

Singing in a rooibos tea way. Maybe my 20th bottle of this and each is equally great

Aug 26th, 2015
Gerald Montoya

Fantastic texture. Solid aromas of cedar and roast meat. Bloody and spicy on the palate. A little past its prime, but I'm not complaining. 1964 vintage

Fantastic texture. Solid aromas of cedar and roast meat. Bloody and spicy on the palate. A little past its prime, but I'm not complaining. 1964 vintage

Jan 11th, 2015
David Skurnik

Happy Birthday Scott Lawrence!

Happy Birthday Scott Lawrence!

Oct 31st, 2014
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.8

Great pheromonal depth. The aroma of the ally's of Venice in the best sense of the concept. Needs 2 to 3 hours to open and soften. Nice wine

Great pheromonal depth. The aroma of the ally's of Venice in the best sense of the concept. Needs 2 to 3 hours to open and soften. Nice wine

Sep 2nd, 2014
Robert Torretti

Interesting old Barolo (1964). Still highly acidic, a little bit pruny, but good leather, tar, and earth. Served first with a lamb ragu and tagliatelle.

Interesting old Barolo (1964). Still highly acidic, a little bit pruny, but good leather, tar, and earth. Served first with a lamb ragu and tagliatelle.

Dec 7th, 2020
Brandon Chew

Earthy mushroom pate

Earthy mushroom pate

Sep 21st, 2020
Jay Liddell

Dropping acid(ity)

Dropping acid(ity)

Dec 20th, 2019