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Elio Grasso

Rüncot Riserva Barolo Nebbiolo 2007

Savoury yet ripe cherry notes. Great depth of flavour coming out after 18 years. A medium bodied palate with medium plus intensity. A trace of that elusive iron amongst the earthy notes. A brilliant wine - thoroughly enjoyed it. A pity that we have to wait 15 to 20 years for Barolos like this to be at their peak, but it is worth the wait. Runcot is only bottled in the best years. This is one of the 1001 Wines and one of the best reds I’ve had this year. — 22 days ago

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Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

Congratulations Bob, that is stunning Barolo.
That producer, from that vintage and at that age. Truly representing the beauty of Nebbiolo.
The stars and planets have aligned for you.
Bob McDonald

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@Jamie Lauder Yes Jamie I agree. One of the better Barolos in my experience. 👌
Ceccherini Cristiano

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Runcot is an amazing Barolo indeed
Agreed on the ageing time too
@Jamie Lauder
Great pull @
Bob McDonald

Fratelli Serio and Battista Borgogno

Nebbiolo d'Alba 2022

Almost as good as the 2021 — 3 months ago

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Fratelli Alessandria

Speziale Verduno Pelaverga 2019

Mid cherry red in colour - translucent in parts. Red fruits of raspberry and strawberry with peppery notes. Good value at $47AUD. Slightly bitter at the end - a great food wine as expected. — 3 months ago

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Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

Bob….Congrats.
You have found a great wine from an incredible producer.
They also makes a white wine from Favorita grapes which have been genetically linked to Vermentino.
I love drinking it.

Elio Grasso

Gavarini Chiniera Barolo Nebbiolo 2011

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2011 “Gavarini Chiniera” pours a deep garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe red fruit: Morello cherry, roses, licorice, tar, cigar box, Alpine herbs, menthol, truffle, and dry gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long juicy and grippy. Certainly a wine in full stride right now. If you have some, open a bottle now and enjoy the benefits of this solar vintage. Enjoy the rest before 2041. — 3 months ago

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Giacosa Fratelli

Bussia Barolo Nebbiolo 2016

Nice drinking Barolo with cherry, berry, plum fruit, lots of spice, dried herbs & floral notes — 2 months ago

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Elio Grasso

Ginestra 'Vigna Casa Maté' Barolo Nebbiolo 2020

Sourced from 65 year old vines, sitting in rich clay soils. Medium Ruby with complex aromas of berry fruits, oak and fresh floral scents. On the palate dried tart cherry, tobacco, licorice, espresso and fresh herbs give this full-body wine grace and elegance. Soft fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit and earthy notes, well balanced, enjoyable now and has room to run over the next decade. Very Nice! — 2 months ago

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Fratelli Alessandria

Monvigliero Barolo Nebbiolo 2013

Enjoyed the elegant & floral style with its tart cherry, berry fruit, spice & floral notes. Kept developing in the glass — 3 months ago

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Fratelli Revello

Barbera d'Alba 2023

Rich black cherry aromas, juicy on the palate with soft acidity and soft tannins, a round and pleasing feel that's super drinkable. I take back my comment about not really liking any Italian wine!! — 3 months ago

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