Big wine with a decidedly masculine energy. Heavy duty minerality, licorice, creosote, resinous herb character and tons of dried rose petal. Tannins are more pronounced with air. This beast needs another 5 years in bottle. Going to be a badass.
Big wine with a decidedly masculine energy. Heavy duty minerality, licorice, creosote, resinous herb character and tons of dried rose petal. Tannins are more pronounced with air. This beast needs another 5 years in bottle. Going to be a badass.
Jan 20th, 2019Nez classique et déjà très ouvert! Surprenante attaque; nourrie, presque ronde en milieu de bouche et très long.
Nez classique et déjà très ouvert! Surprenante attaque; nourrie, presque ronde en milieu de bouche et très long.
Apr 2nd, 2015More traditional style than the Coterno, more savoury notes and red fruits. A bit lighter body and tannin than I'd expect for such a young Barolo.
More traditional style than the Coterno, more savoury notes and red fruits. A bit lighter body and tannin than I'd expect for such a young Barolo.
Mar 30th, 2014Fairly easy going as befits its La Morra origins. Mid-weight with perhaps a touch too much new oak, but otherwise ripe and ready to go.
Fairly easy going as befits its La Morra origins. Mid-weight with perhaps a touch too much new oak, but otherwise ripe and ready to go.
Nov 3rd, 2020