Stu

9.1

With feta pasta and father — 7 months ago

Martin Mills

9.2

Luxurious, decadent, full of youthful fruit but ready to drink now. Those 2009 Barolos are very underrated — 8 years ago

Jay Kline

9.3

The fruit from Silvio Grasso’s Barolo Riserva is a focus on the La Morra commune; specifically from the Luciani, Manzoni and Annunziata Vigna Plicotti MGAs. Opened yesterday, the 2013 Riserva pours a garnet color with a nearly transparent core; very slight variation of the rim leading out to an orange color. Very light staining of the tears; medium+ viscosity. No signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is intense. Developing, with notes of bright red fruit: cherries, raspberries, Curaçao, fresh herbs, red flowers, tar, tobacco, dry, gravelly soil and some spice. On the palate, the wine is bone dry, medium++ tannin, medium+ acid, medium alcohol; finish is medium+. Confirming the notes on the nose.

On the more modern side of the spectrum however this is really quite lovely, almost pretty. There is a freshness that captures the more classic nature of 2013 and for that, I can’t help but applaud and enjoy this. It for sure needs a massive amount of air at this point. Expect this to drink well past 2040. — 2 years ago

M

9.4

Fresh cut wood, tobacco, and cinnamon with a good amount of juicy fruity flavor to balance the earthiness. — 10 years ago

with Diane

Nagib Nasr

8.9

Balanced complexity, spices and red fruits. Opened up quite nicely. — 5 years ago

Riccardo L.

9.0

Strong tannins, leather, tar, rust....ic flavours. Good Barolo. — 9 years ago

with Stephanie