Tasting Notes

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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 01 Oct 17
Alessandria's 2013 Barolo Monvigliero is a deep, sensual wine. Striking Monvigliero aromatics make a strong first impression in the classy, impeccably balanced Barolo. Pliant and deep in texture, with plenty of structure, the 2013 appears to be headed into a period of slumber from which it is not likely to awaken any time soon. Readers will have to be patient, but Alessandria's 2013 Monvigliero is a super-classic Barolo in the making.
Drinking Date: 2021 - 2043
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Monica Larner - 31 Aug 18
The 2013 Barolo Monvigliero opens to a glowing garnet color with bright ruby highlights (that will slowly fade and diminish as the wine continues its evolution). The bouquet is fresh and tonic with wild blueberry, lavender, violet and orange zest. You get many of those ethereal and elegant nuances so often associated with the versatile Nebbiolo grape. Keep this beautiful wine for the next 20 years or so.
Drinking Date: 2019 - 2040
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Jancis Robinson Walter Speller - 01 Dec 16
Verduno. Cask sample. Tasted blind. Maturing mid ruby with orange tinges. A little candied but no doubt because it is a tank sample. Fragrant, fine and elegant leafy cherry-fruit palate. Lovely succulence and transparency and with a fine, tannic spine. Something for burgundy lovers. (WS)
Drinking Date: 2018 - 2032
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Barolo

Barolo, the "King of Wines," is a prestigious red from Piedmont, Italy, made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes. Known for deep complexity, Barolo offers rich flavours of dark cherries, roses, truffles, and spices, with high acidity and firm tannins. It ages exceptionally well, evolving in depth and nuance. Barolo's diverse terroirs create a range of styles, from powerful to delicate. Top producers include Gaja, Bruno Giacosa, Giuseppe Rinaldi, and Marchesi di Barolo, all of whom exemplify Barolo's tradition and quality.