Spectacular. Smelled five different phases as it was opening up. Potpourri, balsamic reduction, dried rose hips, dessicated cherries, and wet forest floor.
Spectacular. Smelled five different phases as it was opening up. Potpourri, balsamic reduction, dried rose hips, dessicated cherries, and wet forest floor.
Mar 27th, 2017
Big tarry nose. There’s still a wall of tannin that could use time and or air.
It’s all dark and brooding, creosote, underbrush, dark leaves, chewy dense cherries.You know when they say, “ that’s a serious wine”… w/o being heavy or treacly. No big sugars here.
The winemaker says this is a mono site, made only in the best yrs. Only info on wood says lg. barrels. But it doesn’t feel barriqued, no wood tannin or vanilla.
Alongside dense protein, the fruit shines and it gets redder. Tobacco finish.A nice indeed unknown. My guess is this ‘14 has at least 10 more years in it.
Thanks@Garagiste
Big tarry nose. There’s still a wall of tannin that could use time and or air.
It’s all dark and brooding, creosote, underbrush, dark leaves, chewy dense cherries.You know when they say, “ that’s a serious wine”… w/o being heavy or treacly. No big sugars here.
The winemaker says this is a mono site, made only in the best yrs. Only info on wood says lg. barrels. But it doesn’t feel barriqued, no wood tannin or vanilla.
Alongside dense protein, the fruit shines and it gets redder. Tobacco finish.A nice indeed unknown. My guess is this ‘14 has at least 10 more years in it.
Thanks@Garagiste
Oct 29th, 2023
Aroma including oak and matured fruits. Still a bit acidic and tannic. But drinkable. Expecting next a few hours. Lots of spices. 2014 @1900, Kping -, 210127-220204
Aroma including oak and matured fruits. Still a bit acidic and tannic. But drinkable. Expecting next a few hours. Lots of spices. 2014 @1900, Kping -, 210127-220204
Jan 27th, 2022
Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
