Served blind, I was able to successfully guess Barolo but not without some consternation. This hade all the earmarks of Nebbiolo but lacked the acidity one would normally expect in an Italian wine. Still, it drinks very well at age ten. Ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has cherries, anise and a slight dried floral note. Medium to full bodied. On the palate, this is tannic. Cherries with underlying "sticks and twigs". Some level of complexity. Good finish. This seems a bit short of peak but it won't likely get better. It should drink well for ten to twelve more years. It does need food to deal with the tannins. Creamy pasta with mushrooms would be a nice match.
Grade:
A
Score:
93
Vintage:
2011
