Vigorously poured into a decanter about 30 minutes prior to service; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2017 Gabutti “Pie Rupestris” 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 heavy notes of ripe and tart Morello cherry, fresh cut roses (stems and all!), tar, dried herbs, exotic eastern spices, talcum powder and dried earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, though everything seems to be enhanced on the palate; powerful! The finish is super long. This is a gorgeous example of 2017 Barolo and likely one of the very finest of the vintage. Drink now through 2067. — 7 months ago
Oh My!
Between 50-80 yr old wines in there.
N: Shoe Polish, Oranges, Caramel Wood, a myriad of things...
P:Oranges, deep caramel,Bright acidity, unctuous and light at the same time, drying, A beautiful wine to behold and ponder. — 4 years ago
Dry with that hint of fino funkiness, maybe the best of the bigger sherry brands. — 3 months ago
Complex and fresh at the same time. — 5 months ago
Thanksgiving 2025. Good Pinot. — 8 months ago
Drinking in Palo Alto on Saturday night with Ray — 5 years ago
Brian Hearty
NV. By the glass selection to have with our first round of tapas including grilled eggplant, red peppers, and onion with a sherry vinegar dressing. Great nose and mouthfeel. Loved it. — 7 days ago