Sadly, this was corked.
Vintage:
1985
1985 Giovanni Manzone Barolo Riserva Le Gramolere, Italy, Piedmont, Wine Reivew
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2016 Giovanni Manzone Barolo Gramolere, Italy, Piedmont, Wine review
Vintage:
2016
Score:
93
Grade:
A
Deep ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has cherries, slight asphalt, slight rose and iron. Medium bodied. Firm tannins. Great acidity. On the palate, this is tight but opens in the glass. Cherries with some asphalt and minerals. Deep. This is just entering its drinking window and should be there for another eight to twelve years. Nice on its own but better with food. A plate of truffle pasta would be perfect.
2013 Giovanni Manzone Barolo Bricat, Italy, Piedmont, Wine Review
Vintage:
2013
Score:
92
Grade:
A-
This is painfully young. Great stuffing but really needs at least five more years and probably more. For all the talk about modern styles of Barolo's and making them more accessible, even the average ones still need a decade or more. This is ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose is dusty with cherries, macerated cherries and dried roses. On the palate, this has firm tannins. Sour cherry fruit. A very nice finish. Plenty of upside on this wine and it is probably still out in the marketplace. I am told it retails for around $50 which is a great price for a Barolo of this quality.
2010 Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Gramolere, Italy, Piedmont, Wine Review
Vintage:
2010
Score:
93
Grade:
A
This is just coming into maturity. A bit earlier than expected and that's why its good to check in on wines every so often (or read others tasting notes). Light ruby in color, clear and bright. A very pretty perfumed nose of cherries, black cherries, menthol and slight tar. Medium bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, black cherry fruit with char/smoke and a slight candied note. Good acidity. Long finish. This is just starting to enter its prime drinking window and should be here for the next ten to fifteen years. It might still improve a bit. This will be great with pasta in a
2015 Giovanni Sordo Barolo, Italy, Piedmont, Wine Review
Vintage:
2015
Score:
89
Grade:
B+
Current Price:
$38.00USD
This is a nice, relatively inexpensive Barolo. Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose has cherries, cherry juice, slight floral and hot asphalt. Medium bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, this is straight forward with cherries. Moderate acidity. Nice finish. This drinks better with food. Pasta with a mushroom cream sauce would work well. Drink over the next five to seven years.
1996 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Riserva Falletto di Serralunga d'Alba, Italy, Piedmont
Vintage:
1996
Score:
99
Grade:
A+
Current Price:
$650.00USD
The last Bruno Giacosa was one of the premier producers in Barolo. Sadly, he passed away a couple years ago. The top wines he made were given a red label and Riserva status. This bottle is still youthful but it is drinking great. Purple, ruby rim. Still looks quite young. Tight nose; cherries, slight tea leaves and dried roses. A bit of tar. Just the slightest bit of VA with air, which is good as it ends up bringing out the aromatics. Delicious on the palate. Tight layers of cherries, cherry candy, anise and earth. Firm but manageable tannins. Finish goes on forever. Needs anot
