Schiavenza
Prapò Barolo Nebbiolo
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
BTG at Howard Street Wine Merchants. The 2017 Prapò pours a deep ruby with a garnet rim and a transparent, but nearly opaque core. Medium+ viscosity with no staining on the tears. On the nose, this was initially funky stewed cherries, Twizzlers and tar. The fruit profile seemed to freshen up with some air and along came a dozen dark red roses, leather, dried herbs, orange zest, and some asian spices. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Sometimes I wonder how certain 2017 Barolo’s will age, primarily due to the heat and solar nature of the vintage. This is one that has me scratching my head. Perhaps it’s the healthy southern exposure of the Prapò MGA? It’s drinking well now on the pop and pour but I’m curious how it will show towards the end of the decade? I say drink’em.
BTG at Howard Street Wine Merchants. The 2017 Prapò pours a deep ruby with a garnet rim and a transparent, but nearly opaque core. Medium+ viscosity with no staining on the tears. On the nose, this was initially funky stewed cherries, Twizzlers and tar. The fruit profile seemed to freshen up with some air and along came a dozen dark red roses, leather, dried herbs, orange zest, and some asian spices. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Sometimes I wonder how certain 2017 Barolo’s will age, primarily due to the heat and solar nature of the vintage. This is one that has me scratching my head. Perhaps it’s the healthy southern exposure of the Prapò MGA? It’s drinking well now on the pop and pour but I’m curious how it will show towards the end of the decade? I say drink’em.
Feb 26th, 2024Dubs Rose went quick. Time for a beautiful, serious 'Prapo' Barolo from Schiavenza ...those 3 pointers suddenly tasting sweeter
Dubs Rose went quick. Time for a beautiful, serious 'Prapo' Barolo from Schiavenza ...those 3 pointers suddenly tasting sweeter
May 31st, 2016Suprisingky approachable and very tasty. .
Suprisingky approachable and very tasty. .
Dec 6th, 2015
Una bella azienda un po' sottovalutata ... Il cru ed il millesimo meritano ! Bravi
Una bella azienda un po' sottovalutata ... Il cru ed il millesimo meritano ! Bravi
Nov 16th, 2013
Super classic. Exactly what great Nebbiolo should be.
Super classic. Exactly what great Nebbiolo should be.
Jun 27th, 2013Mature Nebbiolo color. Starts out a bit oxidized with dried cherry and cranberry fruit but freshens with air. After an hour the fruit is derived cherry, cassis and cranberry with notes of violets, roses and warm tar. Palate has dried red fruit notes and balsamic and allspice accents with slightly coarse and drying tannins. Acidity gives lift and really re-enforces the red fruit and spice driven finish. I think this is just past peak drinking but still holds your interest over a few hours.
Mature Nebbiolo color. Starts out a bit oxidized with dried cherry and cranberry fruit but freshens with air. After an hour the fruit is derived cherry, cassis and cranberry with notes of violets, roses and warm tar. Palate has dried red fruit notes and balsamic and allspice accents with slightly coarse and drying tannins. Acidity gives lift and really re-enforces the red fruit and spice driven finish. I think this is just past peak drinking but still holds your interest over a few hours.
Feb 27th, 2022
Complex and deliciously fruity, silky and lingering taste.
Complex and deliciously fruity, silky and lingering taste.
May 23rd, 2021What a difference an hour makes. What started as thin and unapproachable opened up with deep tobacco, plum, and leather notes. Not a full body but nicely structured with a beautiful finish.
What a difference an hour makes. What started as thin and unapproachable opened up with deep tobacco, plum, and leather notes. Not a full body but nicely structured with a beautiful finish.
Aug 13th, 2017