What I know about this wine is it’s huge aging potential; what I didn’t know was that their skill level is so high that even their young Barolos — if this bottle is indicative —are complete, perfectly balanced, and taste as if they are made to drink now! This wine was much more delicate, floral, Burgundian, and tea-scented than I expected compared to the other notable Barolo producers I have experienced. What a stunning introduction to this producer!
What I know about this wine is it’s huge aging potential; what I didn’t know was that their skill level is so high that even their young Barolos — if this bottle is indicative —are complete, perfectly balanced, and taste as if they are made to drink now! This wine was much more delicate, floral, Burgundian, and tea-scented than I expected compared to the other notable Barolo producers I have experienced. What a stunning introduction to this producer!
Dec 6th, 2023
Beautiful!
Jan 31st, 2023
Though not giving much on the nose it more than compensated with a bright, red floral palate that was Burg-like, long, notes of tar and tea, dark cherry and leather. Beautiful.
Though not giving much on the nose it more than compensated with a bright, red floral palate that was Burg-like, long, notes of tar and tea, dark cherry and leather. Beautiful.
Jan 21st, 2023
Dried cherries emerge.
Sep 24th, 2022
Deep reddish tawny color, mostly translucent. Floral nose. Notes of red fruit, rose petals, dark soil, smoked meat and blood sausage, and a little anise. Rich and powerful in the mouth. Still has some tannin. Gets bigger with air over the evening. This came across as a somewhat different bottle of juice than the 70 Monprivato next to it - with the 70 being more aged-Barolo like, and the 78 being more of a hearty Cote-Rotie or something. Nevertheless everyone loved this and having the two side-by-side.
Deep reddish tawny color, mostly translucent. Floral nose. Notes of red fruit, rose petals, dark soil, smoked meat and blood sausage, and a little anise. Rich and powerful in the mouth. Still has some tannin. Gets bigger with air over the evening. This came across as a somewhat different bottle of juice than the 70 Monprivato next to it - with the 70 being more aged-Barolo like, and the 78 being more of a hearty Cote-Rotie or something. Nevertheless everyone loved this and having the two side-by-side.
Jul 31st, 2022Deep reddish tawny, a bit lighter and more translucent than the 78 Monprivato next to it. Aromatic, aged-Barolo type nose. Notes of red and black fruit, roses, tea, a little soy sauce and some wood. Silky in the mouth. Coats the palate. Still has some pucker. Really liked this.
Deep reddish tawny, a bit lighter and more translucent than the 78 Monprivato next to it. Aromatic, aged-Barolo type nose. Notes of red and black fruit, roses, tea, a little soy sauce and some wood. Silky in the mouth. Coats the palate. Still has some pucker. Really liked this.
Jul 31st, 2022Bright ruby red. Cherry juice
Bright ruby red. Cherry juice
May 18th, 2022Strawberries and flowers. So resolved.
Strawberries and flowers. So resolved.
May 18th, 2022
Would love to revisit this again in a few years. Absolutely fell in love with this even as a youngster. 
Would love to revisit this again in a few years. Absolutely fell in love with this even as a youngster. 
Apr 12th, 2022
Tar and a hint of sherry, gorgeous deep fruit. I’m told this bottle isn’t what it should be, but it’s pretty damned good. Lovely deep soulful fruit black pepper, orange rind and a pretty black cherry sweetness.
Tar and a hint of sherry, gorgeous deep fruit. I’m told this bottle isn’t what it should be, but it’s pretty damned good. Lovely deep soulful fruit black pepper, orange rind and a pretty black cherry sweetness.
Mar 31st, 2022
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
