Tasting Notes

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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 01 Feb 19
The 2015 Barolo Arborina is soft, pretty and sensual. The warmth of the vintage has softened the typically hard young Arborina tannins, which in turn gives the wine more near-term approachability than is often the case. Floral, cedar and tobacco notes add an attractive upper register to this very pretty and nuanced Barolo from Altare.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2040
91
Robert Parker Wine Advocate Monica Larner - 28 Jun 19
Tasted at the winery, I found the 2015 Barolo Arborina to be the most open and accessible of all the wines tasted during this session, perhaps to a fault. This vintage lacks some of the crunch and the nervousness of Nebbiolo in its youth, and I can't help but feel that the wine is slightly flattened out by the heat of the vintage. Dried berry and cherry is followed by spice and saddle leather. I am adjusting the drinking window downward as a result. Serve it alongside barbecued ribs.
Drinking Date: 2020 - 2030
17.5
Jancis Robinson Walter Speller - 15 May 19
La Morra. Just mid ruby. Gorgeous, fragrant nose of raspberry with a hint of cinnamon bark. Succulent fruit with lively acidity and long-lasting crunchy tannins. Very long and succulent and finely perfumed. (WS)
Drinking Date: 2020 - 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.