Cabutto
Tenuta La Volta Vigna La Volta Barolo Nebbiolo 2011
A very pleasant classic barolo from this family driven producer who proves once again to know his terroir and his grapes. There is no non-sense here, the wine is produced with full respect of the tradition and history that barolo carried with him through the centuries. The nose is dominated by berries jam, tobacco and pepper. Very soft on the palate, a surprise given the very hot summer the grapes experienced that year. My suggestion is to buy it as much as you can, it's easy to end up opening more bottles than what initially expected — 8 years ago
Maurizio Abbà
With its deep colorful ruby, this powerful Barbera d'Alba Superiore clearly shows his 8 years. Shortly after opening, the wine shows its richness. Flavors of black cherries, especially in their sour variety (thanks to the delayed harvest of the grapes), licorice, and alcohol. After some necessary resting time, the nose opens up to sweeter notes, with hints of vanilla and tobacco. The taste is powerful and rich. The alcohol can be a bit overwhelming, but it helps in delivering all its strong character. A great product, a perfect showcase of the territory. Ready to drink after 5 years, it may rest in the bottle for another 1-2 but without any expected improvement. — 8 years ago