Lorenzo Accomasso
Riserva Barolo Nebbiolo
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Lorenzo Accomasso, a man whose wines I have long wanted to experience. He carried the reputation as being the ultimate traditionalist; a man after my own heart! While such a title is certainly defensible, he was once considered a bit of an innovator. Lorenzo was green harvesting in the mid-1970’s, long before the practice was accepted in Barolo. This bottle, confirmed what I have long expected: I would love this wine and wish that I had better access. Alas, the production was microscopic and sadly, Lorenzo passed last year at the ripe age of 91.
Opened about two hours prior to service; enjoyed over the course of two days. Consistent throughout with very little evolution. The 2011 Riserva, a blend of Accomasso’s holdings, 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 dark fruited notes of Morello cherries, pomegranate, tar, roses, talcum powder, ground cumin, dried green herbs and gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is long and the 15% ABV is almost imperceptible. This is a rustic, soulful Barolo by a true master and perfect pairing with the duo of Colorado and Japanese A5 Wagyu. Bravissimo! Drink now with patience through 2061.
Lorenzo Accomasso, a man whose wines I have long wanted to experience. He carried the reputation as being the ultimate traditionalist; a man after my own heart! While such a title is certainly defensible, he was once considered a bit of an innovator. Lorenzo was green harvesting in the mid-1970’s, long before the practice was accepted in Barolo. This bottle, confirmed what I have long expected: I would love this wine and wish that I had better access. Alas, the production was microscopic and sadly, Lorenzo passed last year at the ripe age of 91.
Opened about two hours prior to service; enjoyed over the course of two days. Consistent throughout with very little evolution. The 2011 Riserva, a blend of Accomasso’s holdings, 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 dark fruited notes of Morello cherries, pomegranate, tar, roses, talcum powder, ground cumin, dried green herbs and gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is long and the 15% ABV is almost imperceptible. This is a rustic, soulful Barolo by a true master and perfect pairing with the duo of Colorado and Japanese A5 Wagyu. Bravissimo! Drink now with patience through 2061.