I often don’t appreciate the wines of Mauro Molino as much I probably should. Sure, they’re a bit more modern l but they often do a good job of preserving their sense of place and for that, I should give them more credit. In addition, the value they represent is undeniable. This 2017 example from the Bricco Luciani cru in the southeastern part of La Morra, is quite giving. Popped and poured, the wine pours a very faint ruby color with a translucent core and very light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is intense and full of charm with bright red fruit reminiscent of bing cherry. There’s significant tar and roses, some orange bitters, tobacco, dried herbs, dried earth and a kiss of baking spices. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Predominately ripe red cherry fruit with dried herbs, earth, and just the deftest touch of baking spice. The wine has a polished texture that makes it equal parts accessible as well as intriguing. Totally dig it. These should drink well over the next 10-15 years.
I often don’t appreciate the wines of Mauro Molino as much I probably should. Sure, they’re a bit more modern l but they often do a good job of preserving their sense of place and for that, I should give them more credit. In addition, the value they represent is undeniable. This 2017 example from the Bricco Luciani cru in the southeastern part of La Morra, is quite giving. Popped and poured, the wine pours a very faint ruby color with a translucent core and very light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is intense and full of charm with bright red fruit reminiscent of bing cherry. There’s significant tar and roses, some orange bitters, tobacco, dried herbs, dried earth and a kiss of baking spices. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Predominately ripe red cherry fruit with dried herbs, earth, and just the deftest touch of baking spice. The wine has a polished texture that makes it equal parts accessible as well as intriguing. Totally dig it. These should drink well over the next 10-15 years.
Feb 13th, 2022
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
