Stefano Farina
Barolo Nebbiolo
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
1966 vintage. Delicious. Franco Farina
1966 vintage. Delicious. Franco Farina
Feb 10th, 2017
Tasty, but was on it's way out. Had over-cooked burnt fudge, sugar plum on the nose with a bit of dried purple flowers. The palate was fading terribly. Only a few seconds of concentration and dissipation was almost immediate. 1997's time has passed for this Barolo. If you have it, you must pop the bottle now and drink...the downward spiral has begun!
Tasty, but was on it's way out. Had over-cooked burnt fudge, sugar plum on the nose with a bit of dried purple flowers. The palate was fading terribly. Only a few seconds of concentration and dissipation was almost immediate. 1997's time has passed for this Barolo. If you have it, you must pop the bottle now and drink...the downward spiral has begun!
Sep 12th, 2016
Dark cherry and chocolate intensity. Mocha and plum on palate. Drink now or hold 10+yrs
Dark cherry and chocolate intensity. Mocha and plum on palate. Drink now or hold 10+yrs
May 9th, 2016
Tobacco, leather, tannic, blackberry
Tobacco, leather, tannic, blackberry
Nov 23rd, 2023
Pale ruby-garnet color.
Aromas of red cherry,
Dry. Flavors of red fruit, tomato leaf, licorice.
Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 3/5
Pale ruby-garnet color.
Aromas of red cherry,
Dry. Flavors of red fruit, tomato leaf, licorice.
Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 3/5
Color is brick red with a tinge of brown starting to come through and slight color in the legs. Incredibly floral on the nose with dried flowers, cured meat, and menthol. Violet is evident in the palate, which is lush with sour cherries, cranberries, and mushrooms. The wine is full bodied and has a long slightly astringent finish. The tannins are still a bit rough and need some time to get softer. Maybe wait a couple more years before opening.
Color is brick red with a tinge of brown starting to come through and slight color in the legs. Incredibly floral on the nose with dried flowers, cured meat, and menthol. Violet is evident in the palate, which is lush with sour cherries, cranberries, and mushrooms. The wine is full bodied and has a long slightly astringent finish. The tannins are still a bit rough and need some time to get softer. Maybe wait a couple more years before opening.
Feb 6th, 2022
Heady, all aromatics on this one. Roses, licorice, red fruits, minimal tar, and integrated tannins.
Heady, all aromatics on this one. Roses, licorice, red fruits, minimal tar, and integrated tannins.
Apr 25th, 2021
Dark berries, espresso, licorice, smoke, tar #hopv #hopvwineclub
Dark berries, espresso, licorice, smoke, tar #hopv #hopvwineclub
Nov 25th, 2019
Smokey tobacco, tar and black raspberry. Dark fruit profile with expresso and licorice notes. Subtle reductive feel. Fresh and vibrant with dark forest berries carrying forward. Tannins are soft and integrated with acidity holding its weight. On the elegant side of Nebbiolo and drinking well young - with a splash decant. I am much more found of this vintage than previous Stefano Forina offerings.
Smokey tobacco, tar and black raspberry. Dark fruit profile with expresso and licorice notes. Subtle reductive feel. Fresh and vibrant with dark forest berries carrying forward. Tannins are soft and integrated with acidity holding its weight. On the elegant side of Nebbiolo and drinking well young - with a splash decant. I am much more found of this vintage than previous Stefano Forina offerings.
Jan 28th, 2019