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Fratelli Alessandria

Speziale Verduno Pelaverga 2024

Pleasure. Light. Clean. Good acidity, medium tannin. Good introduction to northern Italian wines for the uninitiated. — 13 days ago

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Elio Grasso

Ginestra Casa Maté Barolo Nebbiolo 2010

Like most 10’s this was structured showing silky tannins surrounded by cherry, berry fruit, balsamic, spice, licorice, leather, rose petal & tobacco notes — 4 months ago

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Elio Grasso

Gavarini Chiniera Barolo Nebbiolo

Floral, enough fruit left, mostly dark berries, old book, dried leaves, forest floor, and nicely mellowed tannins. 2009 in 2025. — a month ago

Giacosa Fratelli

Roero Arneis 2023

White flowers, honeysuckle, and is delicious. Minerals on the finish. — 3 months ago

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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. — 5 months 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 Alessandria

Monvigliero Barolo Nebbiolo 2017

Floral, silky tannins with red berry, cherry, rose petal, spice, leather & tobacco — a month ago

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Fratelli Alessandria

Barolo Nebbiolo 2013

Last had nearly two years ago, and this seems even more closed than then. Decanted 5 hours but didn’t really open all that much. Tons of cherry on the nose, which is nice. But the palate is quite unexpressive and the finish is overwrought with dusty tannins still. Another 5 years? — 2 months ago

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Giacosa Fratelli

Bussia Barolo Nebbiolo 2015

I sold Barolos and Barbarescos from this winery with the first importer I worked for back in the early 80s. It’s been in the decanter about an hour, and though the lightish color shows maturity, some fruit is emerging g to join with the intense mahogany furniture/old library scents. Incense too, along with faded rose petals. Very classic. In the mouth, it’s powerful and somewhat austere. Not a fruity wine. Still a fair amount of tannin present. The austerity and power will pair nicely with the braised oxtails (coda alla vaccinara) that are almost ready. — 4 months ago

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Doug Powers

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Sounds great, I do love and appreciate aged Barolo and Barbaresco!!
Jay Kline

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The 2015 vintage is showing so well right now.