Virna di Borgogno Virna – Barolo DOCG 2009

Virna di Borgogno Virna – Barolo DOCG 2009

The nose has notes of pyrazine with also hints of cigar box, camphor and more slightly saffron flower combined with hints of rather ripe red berries and a touch of dried plum. The palate has a mineral structure with freshness and juiciness. There is roundness and fatness. There is also a patinated quality. There are…

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Sordo Giovanni – Barolo DOCG 2009, Serralunga d’Alba

Sordo Giovanni – Barolo DOCG 2009, Serralunga d’Alba

The nose has a patina with notes of leather, balsamic and more slightly tonka bean combined with hints of star anise. The palate is fresh, racy, mineral with a certain energy. There is juiciness and patinated notes, diluted red berries, minerality a hint of fresh leather with a touch of fresh blond tobacco. There is…

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Paolo Manzone – Barolo DOCG 2009, Serralunga d’Alba

Paolo Manzone – Barolo DOCG 2009, Serralunga d’Alba

The nose is fresh with intensity and fine concentration. There are notes of fresh pepper and ripe red berries, and more slightly of violets combined with touches of tobacco and ash. The palate is mineral with accuracy and freshness. There is good tension: the whole is finally tight. There are notes of fairly ripe cherry,…

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Mauro Molino – Barolo DOCG 2009, La Morra

Mauro Molino – Barolo DOCG 2009, La Morra

The nose is fruity, with a fine grain and a fine intensity. There is a peppery quality with Sichuan pepper as well as notes of blackberry, lily and hints of fresh prune. There are also hints of fresh truffle and toasted almond. The palate is fruity with juice and smoothness. There is some fat and…

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Marchesi di Barolo – Barolo DOCG 2009, Barolo

Marchesi di Barolo – Barolo DOCG 2009, Barolo

The nose is fresh and fruity with some intensity. There is a nice ripeness and a fine spiciness. There are notes of crushed raspberries and strawberries and more slightly of fairly ripe plums combined with hints of fresh balsamic. There are floral notes of fresh lilies and a fine note of bergamot and pepper. The…

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Gagliasso Mario – Barolo DOCG 2009, La Morra

Gagliasso Mario – Barolo DOCG 2009, La Morra

The nose is fruity, a little tight with a fine richness and grain. There are notes of fairly ripe red plums, tobacco and, more slightly, balsamic cream combined with delicate touches of tonka bean and a subtle hint of violet. The mineral palate has freshness and a certain juiciness. There is precision and accuracy. With…

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Fratelli Alessandria – Barolo DOCG 2009, Verduno

Fratelli Alessandria – Barolo DOCG 2009, Verduno

The nose is fresh with a mineral side on graphite. There are notes of dried wild strawberries and more slightly ripe plums, almost fresh prunes, combined with touches of tobacco and a discreet hint of vanilla. The palate is fruity with freshness and minerality. There is good tension, accuracy and roundness with some fat. There…

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Famiglia Anselma – Barolo DOCG 2009, Monforte d’Alba

Famiglia Anselma – Barolo DOCG 2009, Monforte d’Alba

The nose has a patina with a fine hint of Sichuan pepper, tea and camphor. The palate is fruity with juiciness and a nice acidity. It is fleshy and fresh on the fruit. There is energy and a certain purity. There are notes of bright red berries, dried violet plums and a hint of tobacco…

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Cavallotto – Barolo DOCG 2009, Castiglione Falletto

Cavallotto – Barolo DOCG 2009, Castiglione Falletto

The nose has some power and concentration. There is graphite, saffron and then a slight hint of sweet spices combined with a discreet hint of bourbon vanilla bean. The palate is fruity with freshness and juiciness. The wine is full-bodied and rich with notes of juicy raspberries, fairly ripe cherries and a hint of violets….

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Cascina Chicco – Barolo DOCG 2009, Monforte d’Alba

Cascina Chicco – Barolo DOCG 2009, Monforte d’Alba

(MAGNUM) The nose is racy with an airy patina. There are notes of dried red berries, cigar and more slightly patina combined with a hint of saffron and a discreet touch of dried leaves. The palate is mineral, fresh with juiciness and roundness. There is a certain fatness. There are notes of saffron and fairly…

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