Thought I'd update a few notes of wines from my Christmas list while sick in bed.
I've come to the conclusion, based on experimentation, that it takes 6 hours exactly to let a younger Barolo like this finally open up. Instead of herbaceous qualities, you get more fruit concentration and sweet cherry at the core, with beautiful rose water floral notes, game, subtle note of tar (though would show more in years to come) and a light touch of rosemary. The tannins were well integrated and softened by this point, leaving a wine that was powerfully balanced. This wine made a lovely duck pairing. 2009 will drink now, through 2027 easily.
Thought I'd update a few notes of wines from my Christmas list while sick in bed.
I've come to the conclusion, based on experimentation, that it takes 6 hours exactly to let a younger Barolo like this finally open up. Instead of herbaceous qualities, you get more fruit concentration and sweet cherry at the core, with beautiful rose water floral notes, game, subtle note of tar (though would show more in years to come) and a light touch of rosemary. The tannins were well integrated and softened by this point, leaving a wine that was powerfully balanced. This wine made a lovely duck pairing. 2009 will drink now, through 2027 easily.
Jan 4th, 2017
Intense ruby red coloured, fresh to the nose with mature fruits; prunes and blueberries, licorice and notes of aromatic herbs like eucalyptus. The evident tannin and harmony confirm the grand character that is undeniably the terroir of Monforte.
Intense ruby red coloured, fresh to the nose with mature fruits; prunes and blueberries, licorice and notes of aromatic herbs like eucalyptus. The evident tannin and harmony confirm the grand character that is undeniably the terroir of Monforte.
Nov 10th, 2015
Great Barolo. Drank at dinner with Don, Jim W, Vanessa, Cheryl, Mark P and Robert
Great Barolo. Drank at dinner with Don, Jim W, Vanessa, Cheryl, Mark P and Robert
Jul 2nd, 2014
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
