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Barolo
Barolo · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Nebbiolo
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Barolo
- Appellation
- Barolo
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
truffle risotto · roast meat · mushroom risotto · creamy polenta · lamb · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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201288 pts
This opens with aromas of toast, sage, hazelnut and a hint of eucalyptus. The palate offers sour cherry, strawberry jelly, anise and orange peel alongside assertive tannins that leave a dusty finish.
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200990 pts
San Biagio's classic Barolo shows captivating scents of violet, mint and eucalyptus. The palate is shy at first, but opens to reveal ripe berry, plum, spice and licorice notes. This has big but round tannins, and is already forward and enjoyable.