Tasting Notes

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Vinous Neal Martin - 01 Apr 20
The 1998 Barolo Vigne from Luciano Sandrone has a really gorgeous bouquet featuring a mélange of black and blue fruit, wilted violets and peppermint, all delivered with superb definition. The palate is quite elegant and poised, just slightly viscous in texture but counterbalanced with a keen thread of acidity, red plum, cassis and clove toward the harmonious finish. Excellent. Tasted at the Vinous off-line dinner at La Trompette.
Drinking Date: 2020 - 2035
Barolo Vineyard Fine Wine

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.