A tawny edge when swirled. First impressions - a powerful wine. “A Man’s Wine”… (you can only get away with that these days if you’re over 70!). Tannins have calmed in 17 years. Menthol, liquorice, earth and balsamic notes. Full bodied with finer grained tannins developing. Tasting this - many years left in the drinking window. From an excellent Barolo vintage. I might leave the last 07 until 20 years old in 2027.
A tawny edge when swirled. First impressions - a powerful wine. “A Man’s Wine”… (you can only get away with that these days if you’re over 70!). Tannins have calmed in 17 years. Menthol, liquorice, earth and balsamic notes. Full bodied with finer grained tannins developing. Tasting this - many years left in the drinking window. From an excellent Barolo vintage. I might leave the last 07 until 20 years old in 2027.
May 26th, 2024
2007 - very young but full of potential. Beautiful fruit.
2007 - very young but full of potential. Beautiful fruit.
Feb 7th, 2015
From Barolo's most famous vineyard, Cannubi Boschis. Translucent ruby, almost weightless with multiple layers of dark ripe fruit that touches the pallet with grace and elegance. Licorice, tar and a perfect integration of sweet toasted oak. Near perfect balance.
From Barolo's most famous vineyard, Cannubi Boschis. Translucent ruby, almost weightless with multiple layers of dark ripe fruit that touches the pallet with grace and elegance. Licorice, tar and a perfect integration of sweet toasted oak. Near perfect balance.
Oct 25th, 2013
Rich & full bodied that is youthful showing a melange of dark red fruits, sweet & savory spices, licorice & floral notes.
Rich & full bodied that is youthful showing a melange of dark red fruits, sweet & savory spices, licorice & floral notes.
Apr 2nd, 2023This was rich, full bodied showing a dark & red cherry fruit, licorice, sweet & savory spice, rose petal with tobacco
This was rich, full bodied showing a dark & red cherry fruit, licorice, sweet & savory spice, rose petal with tobacco
Feb 26th, 2023
Delicious really grainy tannin like chalk. Lovely flavor
Delicious really grainy tannin like chalk. Lovely flavor
Apr 11th, 2020Ripe black cherry, strawberry with rose petal, violets, tar & tobacco notes. Beautifully balanced & structured.
Ripe black cherry, strawberry with rose petal, violets, tar & tobacco notes. Beautifully balanced & structured.
Jun 16th, 2018Dark cherry & plum fruit, balsamic, mocha, licorice spice, tar & dried rose petal. This is massively structured in a rich, ripe & full bodied style. Beautiful now but better in 5 yrs.
Dark cherry & plum fruit, balsamic, mocha, licorice spice, tar & dried rose petal. This is massively structured in a rich, ripe & full bodied style. Beautiful now but better in 5 yrs.
Jan 21st, 2018
Xmas 2016 drink. Smooth and chalky texture. Good fruit of blackberry, raspberry and mineral tone. Balance wine and tannin is integrated after 2hrs decanting. A good barolo
Xmas 2016 drink. Smooth and chalky texture. Good fruit of blackberry, raspberry and mineral tone. Balance wine and tannin is integrated after 2hrs decanting. A good barolo
Dec 26th, 2016
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Apr 3rd, 2016
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
