Quite garnet colour , terracotta rim, slightly younger looking than the Lovara, very fine sediment . Slight touch of leather , then spiced cassis , sous bois , coffee, grafite . On the palate quite good sweet dark fruits , with touch of soy sauce , leather , sous bois , dry spices . Good balanced, quite fresh acidity , soft tannins . Medium length and still showing really quite well . At the end of its drinking window so drink now and over the next couple of years — 4 months ago
From a magnum. Strong tanins at this early stage, chewy. Dark, plum nose and long finish. — 21 days ago
Cherry, coffee grounds, and plenty of acid. — 6 months ago
Complex, but approachable. This is an excellent Barolo. If you see this wine, buy it. — 7 months ago
Light Barbera served with duck pappardelle at Porto in Boston — a month ago
Lemon, vanilla, slight pear and apple. Good mouthfeel. Acidity. Good pairing with sushi. Great all around wine with and without food. — 5 months ago
Devin Healey
A little flat. Shouldn’t have opened this at dinner but can’t let it go to waste! — 20 days ago