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Aldo Conterno’s 2004 Barolo is simply beautiful. A medium red, it presents a feminine expression of Nebbiolo in its perfumed, spiced red raspberries...... more info |
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Wine Spectator : This is a big, powerful red with loads of floral, berry, plum and truffle aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, yet refined. It builds on...... more info |
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Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Nov/Dev 04 ($139) Medium red. Quintessential Barolo perfume: minerals, tobacco, underbrush, tar,...... more info |
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(Label borrowed from Cicala cru.) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Nov/Dec 04 ($214) Medium red. Pure but reticent aromas of minerals and...... more info |
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The 2001 Barolo Riserva Granbussia is wonderfully harmonious in its sweet, open aromatics and perfumed, ripe red fruit. Medium in body, this delicate...... more info |
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There is no need to taste the 2004 Barolo Romirasco, the nose alone is enough to understand that this is magnificent wine. Aromas of tar, roses,...... more info |
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Altesino's medium to full-bodied 1997 Brunello di Montalcino boasts a dense ruby/garnet color in addition to aromas of creosote, new saddle leather,...... more info |
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($135)Shows meat and blackberry on the nose, with hints of rose perfume. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, rich and flavorful finish. Love...... more info |
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2007 The 2004 Solengo presents gorgeous aromatics followed by super-ripe dark fruit, crushed flowers, herbs,...... more info |
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Consulting oenologist Carlo Ferrini oversees winemaking at Brancaia, which owns vineyards in the Chianti Classico and Morellino di Scansano zones....... more info |
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Wine Spectator, October 2006 The aromas leave me speechless, with freshly cut roses and lilacs that follow through to crushed blackberry and cherry...... more info |
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Wine Spectator, October 2007 ($90) Subtle yet complex aromas of mineral, currant and blackberry. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a caressing...... more info |
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The 2001 Barolo Rocche is the most accessible of the single-vineyard Barolos I tasted. A dark translucent ruby, it offers a gorgeous, perfumed nose...... more info |
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Wine Spectator, Web Only 2008 ($80) Intense aromas of blackberry, licorice and black cherry. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a chewy finish. Has...... more info |