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Barolo
Barolo · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Nebbiolo
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Barolo
- Appellation
- Barolo
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roast meat · mushroom risotto · aged cheeses · polenta with ragù
Rated vintages
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201387 pts
The nose is rather shy but eventually reveals suggestions of berry, aromatic herb and oak-driven spice. The assertive palate offers licorice, coffee and raw cherry alongside grainy tannins that clench the lean finish. You'll also notice a green note of powdered sage.
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201288 pts
Aromas that recall cellar floor, toast and espresso lead the nose. The full-bodied palate shows oak, roasted coffee bean and ripe black cherry framed in assertive tannins. Drink after 2019.
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200990 pts
This shows hallmark Nebbiolo aromas of violet, rose, earth and forest floor. The silky palate delivers ripe black cherry and balsamic notes, smooth tannins and just enough fresh acidity. This is ready now.
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200788 pts
This straight Barolo has an exotic fragrance of spice, sandalwood and incense, while the palate shows ripe raspberry, spice and balsamic herbs. It's tannic and shy on acidity, typical of the hot 2007 vintage. Drink now.
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200692 pts
Bright, generous and intense, this offers shadings of spice and leather around dried berry and cola aromas. The overall effect is that of power, complexity and balance.