The bouquet was refined and dark, yet generous, displaying notes of plum and savory-spiced black cherry complemented by hints of dried roses, mint, fresh cedar and pine. On the palate, I found soft feminine textures with lively acidity and a hint of tannin perceivable only by a gentle tug it gave on my senses. A remarkably pretty and lifted mix of fresh strawberry, cedar and mint washed across the senses, following into the long finale, where hints of light tannin saturated the senses as inner floral tones and dry cherry extract seemed to linger on.
After a two hour double decant back into bottle, the 2008 Albe is showing gorgeously and open for business. In 2015 I called this a ten year wine, and I'm happy to say that it's maturing right on schedule. What a beautiful Barolo.
The bouquet was refined and dark, yet generous, displaying notes of plum and savory-spiced black cherry complemented by hints of dried roses, mint, fresh cedar and pine. On the palate, I found soft feminine textures with lively acidity and a hint of tannin perceivable only by a gentle tug it gave on my senses. A remarkably pretty and lifted mix of fresh strawberry, cedar and mint washed across the senses, following into the long finale, where hints of light tannin saturated the senses as inner floral tones and dry cherry extract seemed to linger on.
After a two hour double decant back into bottle, the 2008 Albe is showing gorgeously and open for business. In 2015 I called this a ten year wine, and I'm happy to say that it's maturing right on schedule. What a beautiful Barolo.
1 person found it helpfulJan 7th, 2018
Accessible Barolo ready to go, fairly bright focus clean without a whole lot of depth or complexity but fine with some Swedish meatballs
Accessible Barolo ready to go, fairly bright focus clean without a whole lot of depth or complexity but fine with some Swedish meatballs
Mar 20th, 2014
Red Kool-Ade and burnt plum skins with toasty citrus notes and sherry trifle aromas. Also, hints of cherry blossom. Medium mouthfeel with chewy tannins emerge behind a curtain of said Kool-Ade and smoked citrus peel laden bitters in flat cola, Pure cocoa, clove and and cinnamon bark. Remember "suicide sodas"? Strap on your oral roller skates while this lovely wine aims it's tannic lasers right at the disco ball you call your heart, and while the flickering flavor bubbles of your taste buds alternate to the rhythmic complexities watch in awe as it gyrates suggestively across your amazed mouth.
Red Kool-Ade and burnt plum skins with toasty citrus notes and sherry trifle aromas. Also, hints of cherry blossom. Medium mouthfeel with chewy tannins emerge behind a curtain of said Kool-Ade and smoked citrus peel laden bitters in flat cola, Pure cocoa, clove and and cinnamon bark. Remember "suicide sodas"? Strap on your oral roller skates while this lovely wine aims it's tannic lasers right at the disco ball you call your heart, and while the flickering flavor bubbles of your taste buds alternate to the rhythmic complexities watch in awe as it gyrates suggestively across your amazed mouth.
Dec 1st, 2013
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
