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Barolo Nebbiolo
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
An odd Barolo. Medium Ruby color with aromas of ripe red fruits and earthy forest spice. On the palate cherry and plum fruits with wafts of tobacco and spice. Firm Biting Tannins, a bit too savory on a medium finish. Bottle opened for 2 hours and did not seem to improve, ends with an off earthy character. Pass on this one.
An odd Barolo. Medium Ruby color with aromas of ripe red fruits and earthy forest spice. On the palate cherry and plum fruits with wafts of tobacco and spice. Firm Biting Tannins, a bit too savory on a medium finish. Bottle opened for 2 hours and did not seem to improve, ends with an off earthy character. Pass on this one.
Jan 13th, 2021
Desiccated red fruits, mocha, dark chocolate with dried tomato leaves. The structure is quite soft for a Barolo. Modern style.
Desiccated red fruits, mocha, dark chocolate with dried tomato leaves. The structure is quite soft for a Barolo. Modern style.
1 person found it helpfulNov 27th, 2017
very good first sip, very balanced and not heavy. im not a huge fan of barolo but this definitely surprised me. great for multiple people. not terribly complicated but round tannins and a tabacco on the taste and herb on the nose.
very good first sip, very balanced and not heavy. im not a huge fan of barolo but this definitely surprised me. great for multiple people. not terribly complicated but round tannins and a tabacco on the taste and herb on the nose.
1 person found it helpfulNov 5th, 2017All around great. First sip tasted like honeycomb. Great balance of tannins and fruit. Aftertaste could have been better on a few sips. Paired with lasagna & enjoyed thoroughly.
All around great. First sip tasted like honeycomb. Great balance of tannins and fruit. Aftertaste could have been better on a few sips. Paired with lasagna & enjoyed thoroughly.
1 person found it helpfulDec 24th, 2015Pretty darn yummy for a Barolo under $18. Taste of tobacco, cherry, oak and grippy tannins.
Pretty darn yummy for a Barolo under $18. Taste of tobacco, cherry, oak and grippy tannins.
1 person found it helpfulSep 28th, 2013
8.7 compared to other Barolo's, but I'd say an 8.9 for QPR.. Pretty decent for only $25, has all the right stuff including earthyness, leather, ripe red fruit tones, and acidity, only lacking the floral aroma and a touch of tannin, not bad though for a newcomer to the grape.
8.7 compared to other Barolo's, but I'd say an 8.9 for QPR.. Pretty decent for only $25, has all the right stuff including earthyness, leather, ripe red fruit tones, and acidity, only lacking the floral aroma and a touch of tannin, not bad though for a newcomer to the grape.
Jun 4th, 2015
Subtle dry roses and tea leaves. Tar complex, with strong minerals
Subtle dry roses and tea leaves. Tar complex, with strong minerals
Feb 15th, 2015
Very smooth, light, not too fruity. Slightly dry
Very smooth, light, not too fruity. Slightly dry
Jun 12th, 2021
Decent Barolo. Not amazing but not bad.
Decent Barolo. Not amazing but not bad.
Mar 20th, 2021