Tar & Roses

Damilano

Lecinquevigne Barolo Nebbiolo 2020

Mo
9.1

More time in the bottle would likely elevate my rating, per other reviews below…

WS: 94. Stitched with pure cherry and raspberry fruit, this red is supple and fragrant, showing lovely harmony. Mineral, tar and eucalyptus accents add detail. There's plenty of structure, with vibrant acidity and refined tannins focusing the finish. Elegant, with the potential to develop over the next two decades. Best from 2027 through 2045. 5,800 cases made, 4,000 cases imported.

JS: 93. There is a rustic, iron-like, rugged quality to this full-bodied and firmly tannic wine that will mellow somewhat with time. But enjoy it for the balsam, tar and red cherry aromas that lead to a meaty, mineral palate. Best from 2027.
— 19 days ago

Dave, Andrew and 7 others liked this

Gaja

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 1982

Beautiful redfruit and floral aromas and flavors, faint road tar, actually still quite youthful in its flavor and structure, super long, lingering finish, incredible for a 43-year-old non-Cru Barbaresco!! — 2 months ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
ESF, Dave and 9 others liked this

Roagna

La Pira Barolo Nebbiolo 2013

Red cherry, berry fruit, seamless structure, floral with licorice spice, rose petal, violet & tar — a month ago

Tom, Jan and 7 others liked this

Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello

Monprivato di Castiglione Falletto Barolo Nebbiolo 2018

Plainly native Piedmont, but super-approachable now. Very pretty and open with lots of red roses. — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister, Ira and 14 others liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2012

Plenty of tannins left. 25bucks. Those were the days! 14%| Quite classic. Browne tinge. Needs at least 2-3 hours of air. Quite harsh and astringent. Roses, earthy and dusty, very dry. Hint of truffles. - Not super exciting at first (15min) so wait. Will last another 10 years - but i do worry about the fruit component if you need space in your cellar - i would suggest drink up. I will. Some folks tend to hype these wines i don’t - after all this is their most basic version with a large production volume. Total volume is 500,000 bottles a year at this cooperative. My guess they to make a lot of this one. — 2 months ago

Tom, Rick and 7 others liked this
Dave

Dave

I believe I gave this wine an enthusiastic review as well. Cheers!

Oddero

Barolo Nebbiolo 2013

Somm David T
9.2

This started out lean and picked up weight & depth after it sat in the decanter after about 20-30 minutes. As we moved through dinner it started to push into 93.

The tannins were darker, firmer than the 2009 Pio Cesare. Blackberries, slightly sour but dark cherries, not yet ripe bold orange, tar, beautiful, lighter dark spice, sandalwood, dry tobacco, crashed rocks, nice tarriness, pink & red roses, nice acidity with a good, polished, elegant, well structured & balanced finish that lasts 90 seconds and falls evenly on fruit and earth.

— 5 months ago

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Pierre Paillard

Les Terres Roses Bouzy Grand Cru Extra Brut Champagne Blend Rosé

Classic! BRight fruit (strawberry), crisp acidity, perfect for summer (and sushi)! — a month ago

Natasha Bray
with Natasha

Pio Cesare

Barolo Nebbiolo 2020

Ming L
9.2

Pretty and quite approachable at this young age. Aromas of rose petal, red cherry, raspberry, and tar. Light tobacco and dried herbs also on the palate, with fresh acidity and elegant refined tannins.
The 2020 vintage in Piedmont seems to be quite open and expressive early, but age worthy as well.
— 2 months ago

Jae, Tom and 10 others liked this

G.D. Vajra

Albe Barolo Nebbiolo 2021

My first time trying this and it deserves the hype. Black cherry, tar, rose, whiff of anise on finish. Wonderful density and concentration. Tannins are burly but pleasant. Decant 1 hour at this age. — 3 months ago

Dave liked this
Dave

Dave

One of my go-to's. Cheers!