Stern at the moment, even on day 2. Balsamic, woodsy nose, dried herbs and some high red fruit notes. Palate firm, tannic and needs time - but the leathery, dried herb notes, suggest the tannins may outlive the fruit - not in the class of the Guiseppe Rinaldi 2006 Brunate had recently.
Stern at the moment, even on day 2. Balsamic, woodsy nose, dried herbs and some high red fruit notes. Palate firm, tannic and needs time - but the leathery, dried herb notes, suggest the tannins may outlive the fruit - not in the class of the Guiseppe Rinaldi 2006 Brunate had recently.
Dec 25th, 2013
2006 needed a long decant. Opens with red fruits and florals. Followed by darker black cherries, flowers and cigar box. This is a fuller bodied Barolo dome in a Serralunga style. The finish is elegant and long, softer tannins offer wonderful finesse. Side note. I opened 2 identical bottles. Purchased at the same time, cellared together and they drank very differently.
2006 needed a long decant. Opens with red fruits and florals. Followed by darker black cherries, flowers and cigar box. This is a fuller bodied Barolo dome in a Serralunga style. The finish is elegant and long, softer tannins offer wonderful finesse. Side note. I opened 2 identical bottles. Purchased at the same time, cellared together and they drank very differently.
Apr 14th, 2026
Thanks aiding the cellar for the old European wines and found this. Bottle is showing well. Nicely refined tannins and good Barolo terroir. Fruit is beginning to show. Double decanted back into the bottle. Will be drinking over 24 hours.
Thanks aiding the cellar for the old European wines and found this. Bottle is showing well. Nicely refined tannins and good Barolo terroir. Fruit is beginning to show. Double decanted back into the bottle. Will be drinking over 24 hours.
Jan 9th, 2021
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
