Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Very mature but hanging in there. Buttered toast.
Very mature but hanging in there. Buttered toast.
Mar 27th, 2021
A searching Barolo that has stood the test of time courtesy of @Steven Heydemann
A searching Barolo that has stood the test of time courtesy of @Steven Heydemann
May 25th, 2019
Consumed over a 90 minute period. A little wacky right after the cork was pulled. After about 15 minutes dark plums and blackberry liqueur started to show. Then salmiakki (salted licorice), oiled leather, and black tea showed up to the party. Extremely rich in texture. Tannins and acid...it’s all there. Loooong finish. Modern?? Don’t know much about this producer but obviously high quality. Big wine.
Consumed over a 90 minute period. A little wacky right after the cork was pulled. After about 15 minutes dark plums and blackberry liqueur started to show. Then salmiakki (salted licorice), oiled leather, and black tea showed up to the party. Extremely rich in texture. Tannins and acid...it’s all there. Loooong finish. Modern?? Don’t know much about this producer but obviously high quality. Big wine.
Jan 18th, 2018
Modern can be great sometimes
Modern can be great sometimes
Oct 14th, 2017Tasted double-blind. The wine presented as dark ruby but one could see through it (this should have been my clue; but I ignored that). On the nose, bright red fruits, some baking spices, some vanilla...tasted like it had seen French barrique. On the palate, there was a sweet attack with candied cherries and baking spices. Medium, long finish. Good balance. Firm but not punishing tannins. Good acid. I thought this was a 2015 Merlot-based, right bank Bordeaux from a good producer. I was completely out of sorts with this wine and to be honest, I can’t really blame myself since I rarely drink modern Barolo. I should have eliminated Bordeaux varietals based off the color alone which would have probably put me on a better track. Anyway, this bottle lacked a lot of the characteristics I crave in more traditional Barolo but was a good enough wine in its own right...just not to my tastes.
Tasted double-blind. The wine presented as dark ruby but one could see through it (this should have been my clue; but I ignored that). On the nose, bright red fruits, some baking spices, some vanilla...tasted like it had seen French barrique. On the palate, there was a sweet attack with candied cherries and baking spices. Medium, long finish. Good balance. Firm but not punishing tannins. Good acid. I thought this was a 2015 Merlot-based, right bank Bordeaux from a good producer. I was completely out of sorts with this wine and to be honest, I can’t really blame myself since I rarely drink modern Barolo. I should have eliminated Bordeaux varietals based off the color alone which would have probably put me on a better track. Anyway, this bottle lacked a lot of the characteristics I crave in more traditional Barolo but was a good enough wine in its own right...just not to my tastes.
1 person found it helpfulAug 20th, 2020
Vita Bella! What an elegant wine. Black Cherry, mineral, some floral notes, very soft tannins with a long smooth finish. My wife finished her first glass before I did and gave me a look.. better get involved pal!.. yes ma’am!
Vita Bella! What an elegant wine. Black Cherry, mineral, some floral notes, very soft tannins with a long smooth finish. My wife finished her first glass before I did and gave me a look.. better get involved pal!.. yes ma’am!
1 person found it helpfulJan 11th, 2018
Rosemary leather anise explosive sour cherries out of the gate , with a nice gradual midpalate that ends with very firm tanins, the alcohol is all in check. this one has a long life ahead of it. Excellent rendition of Barolo from La Morra!!
Rosemary leather anise explosive sour cherries out of the gate , with a nice gradual midpalate that ends with very firm tanins, the alcohol is all in check. this one has a long life ahead of it. Excellent rendition of Barolo from La Morra!!
1 person found it helpfulJan 8th, 201515.5% ABV. Barolo that tastes like its from Lodi. Not my style.
15.5% ABV. Barolo that tastes like its from Lodi. Not my style.
Sep 14th, 2016
This wine is absolutely disgusting in its flavor, quality, purity, pedigree, body, and finish. Absolutely disgusting. Wow.
This wine is absolutely disgusting in its flavor, quality, purity, pedigree, body, and finish. Absolutely disgusting. Wow.
Sep 8th, 2016
A celebratory wine and breath of fresh air upon opening. Round with soft tannins and beautiful fruit! 2007 vintage.
A celebratory wine and breath of fresh air upon opening. Round with soft tannins and beautiful fruit! 2007 vintage.
May 6th, 2016
