Dark and broader than the Montefico drank alongside. Well rounded structure and real depth to the fruit. Seemed very complete to me and my favourite of the 2008 M’s.
Dark and broader than the Montefico drank alongside. Well rounded structure and real depth to the fruit. Seemed very complete to me and my favourite of the 2008 M’s.
Mar 24th, 2021
CellarTracker had this as well past its drinking window but it was not - this was brilliant. All the usual Nebbiolo characteristics, medium body, great balance. 1999
CellarTracker had this as well past its drinking window but it was not - this was brilliant. All the usual Nebbiolo characteristics, medium body, great balance. 1999
Nov 5th, 2020
This was fascinating to follow as it changed over the 9+ hours from decanting to the last drop. Initially funky and volatile, it turned hard and ferric, dried out with no fruit around two hours in. Then gradually opening up, with sweet dark berry fruit, leather and a ferric frame. Over the ensuing hours blood and game, iron, earth, and rosemary/minty notes came and went in a changing constellation of flavors. Still delicious on the last drop, showing a little tannic grip despite 40 years of age. Thanks to Chambers Street Wine for the great recommendation.
This was fascinating to follow as it changed over the 9+ hours from decanting to the last drop. Initially funky and volatile, it turned hard and ferric, dried out with no fruit around two hours in. Then gradually opening up, with sweet dark berry fruit, leather and a ferric frame. Over the ensuing hours blood and game, iron, earth, and rosemary/minty notes came and went in a changing constellation of flavors. Still delicious on the last drop, showing a little tannic grip despite 40 years of age. Thanks to Chambers Street Wine for the great recommendation.
Apr 20th, 2020
Mid-to-light weight. Cranberries, and slightly herbaceous. Quite fresh, tannins still firm. Comes together nicely but not the most complex.
Mid-to-light weight. Cranberries, and slightly herbaceous. Quite fresh, tannins still firm. Comes together nicely but not the most complex.
Apr 19th, 2020
Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
