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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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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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Bodegas Alion was started by the renowned estate of Vega Sicilia in 1991. Grapes are sourced from vineyards next to the winery and from Vega...... more info |
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Tasting note: Fairly strong reduction renders the nose difficult to read but the flavors are sweet and much finer, particularly with respect to the...... more info |
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Anise, black fruit and a touch of earth frame sappy, intense, pure flavors that offer the best power and weight of any wine to this point. I...... more info |
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(from 40+ year old vines). There is also a background touch of wood setting off an expressive nose of ripe plum, spice and the classic earthy...... more info |
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Allen Meadows, Burghound, April 2008. This is extremely primary, indeed to the point of where it even appears backward relative to the Fourneaux with...... more info |
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An expressive and highly interesting nose of cool and fresh green apple surrounded by freshly baked brioche aromas leads to big, rich and sleekly...... 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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Deeper ruby. A deft touch of wood frames notably ripe earthy dark berry fruit aromas and rich, stylish and sweet flavors that are even more complex...... more info |
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The biggest production cuvee, the 2005 Ermitage Le Pavillon (1,067 cases in this vintage) has a dense purple color, the classic acacia flower,...... more info |
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The biggest production cuvee, the 2005 Ermitage Le Pavillon (1,067 cases in this vintage) has a dense purple color, the classic acacia flower,...... more info |
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Wine Spectatator, July 31, 2008 ($225) A big, broad-shouldered version, with loam, tobacco, currant paste and hoisin sauce notes out in front of the...... more info |
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The 2004 Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra sweeps across the palate with stunning depth and expansiveness in its dark cherries, menthol, spices,...... more info |
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Clerico's 2004 Barolo Pajana is an explosive wine loaded with layers of deeply spiced dark fruit. It is a notably pure, focused version of this wine...... more info |
