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Barolo · Italy

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game meats · mushroom risotto · pasta with meat ragout · aged cheeses

201190 pts

Underbrush, grilled herb, exotic spice, raspberry jam and balsamic aromas lift out of the glass. Round and ripe, the warm and forward palate presents dried black cherry, licorice, pipe tobacco and white pepper framed in firm fine-grained tannins. Drink 2018–2026.
201085 pts

The nose is extremely shy but eventually reveals a hint of dark-skinned fruit and toast. The hefty one-dimensional palate offers raw red berry and oak-driven spice but not much fruit richness.
200792 pts

This structured wine opens with aromas of forest floor, tobacco leaf, porcini mushroom and dark berries. The concentrated palate delivers crushed black cherry, black pepper, espresso and licorice supported by a tannic backbone. Drink after 2017.
200593 pts

This is an austere and masculine wine with tight tannins and bold aromatic intensity. There's a touch of ripe fruit, even a jam note, that gives the wine a soft, succulent mouthfeel. The concentration and the quality of tannins is impressive, so give this ample time to age.