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JG 90
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Piedmont
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90 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The last pristine example of the ’64 Borgogno Barolo Riserva offered up a complex and fully mature nose of cherries, camphor, forest floor, tar, anise and a bit of bonfire in the upper register. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, deep and tarry, with lovely complexity, good focus and still a bit of untamed tannin to resolve perking up the long finish. Like many of the Borgognos from this era, this is not the most elegant rendition of Barolo, but it is deep, complex and has matured nicely into a wine that offers up the blossoming of bottle age and is a good example of the vintage. 2009-2020+. (Sep/Oct 2010)"
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WE 90
Italy
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Piedmont
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Barolo
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90 points Wine Enthusiast: "Smoky notes of mesquite and teriyaki are blended nicely with delicate berry notes and a drying mineral feel. This is a classic and subdued Nebbiolo that would pair with veal scallopini enhanced by a drop of truffle oil. (Sep 2011)"
Two Glasses, Gambero Rosso: "Bovio began making wine in 1976 and the results have been increasingly convincing, thanks in no small part to the passionate commitment of cellar manager Walter Porasso... These Barolos have a classic style that foregrounds fruit over oak which is barely perceptible in the first few years in bottle. (2012)"
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WE 90
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Barolo
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90 points Wine Enthusiast: "Smoky notes of mesquite and teriyaki are blended nicely with delicate berry notes and a drying mineral feel. This is a classic and subdued Nebbiolo that would pair with veal scallopini enhanced by a drop of truffle oil. (Sep 2011)"
Two Glasses, Gambero Rosso: "Bovio began making wine in 1976 and the results have been increasingly convincing, thanks in no small part to the passionate commitment of cellar manager Walter Porasso... These Barolos have a classic style that foregrounds fruit over oak which is barely perceptible in the first few years in bottle. (2012)"
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WE 91
Italy
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Piedmont
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Barolo
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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "You’ll love the smoked bacon and bresaola notes that emerge at the top of this deep bouquet. At the back are notes of ripe fruit, black cherry, dusty mineral and exotic spice. The wine offers a tight and compact feel with a long, smooth finish. (Sep 2011)"
Two Glasses, Gambero Rosso: "Bovio began making wine in 1976 and the results have been increasingly convincing, thanks in no small part to the passionate commitment of cellar manager Walter Porasso... These Barolos have a classic style that foregrounds fruit over oak which is barely perceptible in the first few years in bottle. (2012)"
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$56.95
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WE 91
Italy
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Piedmont
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Barolo
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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "You’ll love the smoked bacon and bresaola notes that emerge at the top of this deep bouquet. At the back are notes of ripe fruit, black cherry, dusty mineral and exotic spice. The wine offers a tight and compact feel with a long, smooth finish. (Sep 2011)"
Two Glasses, Gambero Rosso: "Bovio began making wine in 1976 and the results have been increasingly convincing, thanks in no small part to the passionate commitment of cellar manager Walter Porasso... These Barolos have a classic style that foregrounds fruit over oak which is barely perceptible in the first few years in bottle. (2012)"
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WA 93
IWC 93
WS 92
Italy
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Piedmont
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Barolo
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Three Glasses, Gambero Rosso.: "Vigna del Gris sailed into our finals... due to the form displayed by the wine at that precise moment in time. It has everything you could wish from a great Barolo: finesse, power, complexity, length and close-woven tannins. (2009)"
93 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$109 list] Conterno-Fantino's 2004 Barolo Vigna del Gris offers an enticing array of floral aromatics that lead to sensations of candied cherries, small red fruits, spices and marzipan. With air, this sensual, feminine Barolo opens to reveal notable inner perfume and superb length. As is usually the case, the wine doesn-t quite have the stuffing to balance its tannins and it does dry out just a bit on the finish, but it is nevertheless a gorgeous, gorgeous wine. In 2004 Vigna del Gris contains fruit from both old vines and a recently re-planted section of the vineyard. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2019. I have long enjoyed the Conterno-Fantino Barolos but in recent years Claudio Conterno and Guido Fantino have taken their wines to an entirely new level. These Barolos can often be massively structured and difficult to evaluate at an early stage yet the 2004s have incredibly sweet, ripe tannins that makes them a pure joy to taste. Simply put, this is a superb collection of 2004. (Dec 2007)"
93 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(Fantino controls these vines next to Ginestra but hasn't yet completed their purchase) Good full red. Wonderful floral precision to the aromas of wild red fruits, mocha and smoky oak. Sweet, pure and primary, with terrific definition to the fruit-driven flavors of cherry and raspberry. Enticing floral, truffle and mineral notes add complexity to this classy wine. Finishes with lush, fine-grained tannins and terrific building length. (Nov/Dec 2007)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "Rose petal, lavender and ripe fruit aromas follow through to a full body, with chewy tannins and a medium finish. Has slightly austere tannins, but very good ripe fruit. Best after 2011. 1,245 cases made. (6/15/08)"
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WS 92
WA 90
IWC 90
Italy
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Piedmont
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Barolo
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92 points Wine Spectator: "Ripe and pure, featuring cherry, strawberry and spice aromas and flavors matched to an elegant frame. The finish feature dense tannins and a strong mineral component. Best from 2013 through 2028. 448 cases imported. (2011)"
90+ points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$125 list] The 2006 Barolo is made from the estate’s youngest vines, which means an average age of 20-35 years at this address, mostly from the village of Monforte with a touch of Barolo. Sweet, fragrant aromatics lead to an elegant, supple Barolo with a plush core of fruit supported by dusty yet elegant tannins. Spices, flowers and small red fruits come to life on the long, attractive finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2024. (Feb 2010)"
90 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Medium red. Wild but reticent nose is still shocked by the July bottling, with its fruit suppressed. More classic in style but less differentiated in the early going than the 2005, with cedar and game notes, plenty of fat and sweetness and impressive richness. Best today on the juicy, persistent finish, which displays a strong tannic spine. Very young. (Nov/Dec 2009)"
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WA 94
FWR 90–94
Italy
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Piedmont
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Barolo
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94 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2003 Barolo Cascina Francia is a remarkable wine for the vintage. This deep, powerful Barolo reveals awesome richness and an almost liqueur-like quality to its fruit that is balanced by the chalky mineral notes that provide freshness on the finish and help convey an impression of notable balance. In 2003 there is no Monfortino, and the Cascina Francia surely benefits from the addition of that juice which is mostly felt in the wine’s depth. Resisting the temptation to harvest too early, Roberto Conterno waited until October 8 to start picking in his Cascina Francia vineyard, long after most producers had already brought the fruit in. He had the benefit of the late September rains that helped restore at least a little freshness to the fruit, and as a result his 2003 Cascina Francia doesn’t have the aggressive tannins that plague so many wines. Simply put, this is a stunning Barolo made all the more notable by the challenging conditions the vintage presented. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2023. This is another set of superb releases from Giacomo Conterno one of the bastions of traditionally made Barolos. While Conterno’s wines have often been profound, in recent vintages the estate has found another level of finesse that was sometimes missing in the wines. It is hard to say if that is because of a general trend towards warmer vintages, the estate’s focus on making just three wines, or small improvements in vineyard and cellar work, but the fact remains that over the past few vintages Roberto Conterno has produced the best and most consistently outstanding wines in his venerable firm’s long history. The wines he has in barrel amply confirm this very positive trend. (Oct 2007)"
90-94 points Fine Wine Review: "I tasted the 2003 Barolo, Cascina Francia, as well as the Monfortino that will be blended into it prior to bottling in 2007. The wines showed beautiful finesse with depth, a chewy texture, and violets. (Issue #113; 2006)"
Gambero Rosso: "Cascina Francia is back after a year's absence and despite the sweltering growing season is in excellent shape. Notes of violet mingle with nuances of thyme, tobacco and leather. (2008)"
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IWC 92
Italy
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Piedmont
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Barolo
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Three Glasses Gambero Rosso: "This year, Renato and Giuliano Corino offered us six superb '99 Barolos, each one better than the last... Last of the magnificent six is the superlative Veccie Vigne, a lovely, rich garnet wine that has yet to express its full range of aromas. It is positively explosive on the palate, where it parades potent, juicy tannins, rich fruitiness and fabulous balance. (2004)"
92 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Oaky aromas of black raspberry, currant and menthol; this called to mind a young California cabernet. Big, sweet and sappy, with deep, creamy flavors of black cherry and menthol. Very young and very long, finishing with powerful, chewy, chocolatey tannins. Loads of potential here. (Nov/Dec 2002)"
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WS 94
WA 93
WE 92
Italy
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Piedmont
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Barolo
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94 points Wine Spectator: "There's a glimpse of fleshy black cherry and plum fruit before the aggressive tannins force this wine into shut-down mode. This stays dense and chewy through the finish, which echoes the black fruit and leaves a spicy impression. Best from 2015 through 2035. 600 cases imported. (11/30/11)"
93 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2007 Barolo Cannubi is easily the most elegant and refined of these 2007 Baroli from Damilano. It shows fabulous site character in its crushed rose petals, sweet red berries and spices. The vintage has given the Cannubi an extra measure of textural richness and body, without robbing it of what is a very classic aromatic and flavor profile. The Cannubi continues to gain volume in the glass, showing more and more fleshiness with time. The wine can be enjoyed now, but it will be even better in a few years once some of the baby fat drops off. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022. (Oct 2011)"
92 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$90 list] From one of Italy’s greatest vineyard designations, this Cannubi Barolo shows all the beauty and elegance that makes Piedmont a wine region celebrated and envied around the world. The 2007 edition of the wine is particularly soft and ripe with plush cherry and pipe tobacco aromas followed by a smooth, velvety finish. (Sep 2011)"
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JS 91
WE 91
WS 90
Italy
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Piedmont
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Barolo
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91 points James Suckling: "How can you not like the roses and berries and hints of soft dried mushrooms on the nose? Full and very silky body with refined tannins and nice cedar box and ripe berry finish. Will be drinking at its best in 2011. (1/27/11)"
91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Made with fruit assembled from five specific vineyard sites across the Barolo wine region, this beautiful blend of Nebbiolo grapes offers a clear window onto the noble Italian variety. Aromas include small berry fruit, spice, white peppercorn and cola. There’s a tight firmness that propels a long finish. Alcohol 14.0%. (Sep 2011)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "[$40 list] This perfumed red evokes flowers and spice, with elegance. The wild cherry, licorice, tobacco and mineral notes lead to a lean, tightly wound finish. Best from 2013 through 2020. (12/31/10)"
Two Glasses, Gambero Rosso: "All the 2006 Barolos are characterized by their oak ageing, which lays spicy notes on the attractive fruity base... Lecinquevigne successfully fulfils its appointed role as an earlier-drinking Barolo... (2011)"
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WA 93
Italy
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Piedmont
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Barolo
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93 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2006 Barolo Prapo flows with deep layers of dark fruit, iron, smoke and tar. This is a decidedly powerful, brooding Barolo that shows the muscular side of Nebbiolo for which Serralunga is well-known. The finish is round, generous and hugely rewarding. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2026. (Dec 2010)"
San Francisco Chronicle: "[$70 list] From Sergio Germano's south-facing parcel just below his Serralunga winery, this is undeniably stylish, forward Barolo -- a successful take on a modern style. Lots of rich vanilla accents to edgier lemon rind, apricot and mineral scents. The fruit is rich and deep, and the tannins classically strong. Should be plenty approachable within a couple years. (1/9/11)"
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WA 94
Italy
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Piedmont
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Barolo
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94 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2003 Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto is a fascinating wine. It is classic Giacosa, with a lovely core of sweet roses, raspberries, licorice and menthol that is currently hiding under an imposing wall of tannins. It is also a wine of contrasts, at times open and accessible, at others brooding and shut down. As it sits in the glass the fruit gradually emerges to fill out the wine’s structure. It had only improved when I re-tasted it several days after first opening the bottle. That said, it will require further cellaring to soften the tannins, as the wine has shut down considerably since bottling. Made from the heart of the Falletto vineyard, it clearly benefits from the age of the vines in these selected plots. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2023. (Oct 2007)"
Gambero Rosso: "Le Rocche del Falletto... managed to overcome the main obstacles of the 2003 vintage, showing very pleasant and at the same time already incredibly ready to drink. (2008)"
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WA 94
Italy
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Piedmont
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Barolo
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94 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2003 Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto is a fascinating wine. It is classic Giacosa, with a lovely core of sweet roses, raspberries, licorice and menthol that is currently hiding under an imposing wall of tannins. It is also a wine of contrasts, at times open and accessible, at others brooding and shut down. As it sits in the glass the fruit gradually emerges to fill out the wine’s structure. It had only improved when I re-tasted it several days after first opening the bottle. That said, it will require further cellaring to soften the tannins, as the wine has shut down considerably since bottling. Made from the heart of the Falletto vineyard, it clearly benefits from the age of the vines in these selected plots. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2023. (Oct 2007)"
Gambero Rosso: "Le Rocche del Falletto... managed to overcome the main obstacles of the 2003 vintage, showing very pleasant and at the same time already incredibly ready to drink. (2008)"
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WA 94
IWC 92
WE 92
Italy
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Piedmont
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Barolo
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94 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2007 Barolo Margheria is superb. The vintage has smoothed out some of the more angular contours this wine tends to show when young, while not overpowering what remains a structured expression of Nebbiolo. Sweet dark cherries, tar, smoke, flowers, licorice and saline notes wrap around a radiant, energetic finish supported by plenty of grip. This is a fabulous wine from Giampaolo Pira. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022. (Oct 2011)"
92 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(aged in large oak barrels): Good dark red. Brooding, high-pitched aromas of blackberry, violet and menthol. Silky-sweet and rich on entry, then impressively intense in the middle, with penetrating dark fruit flavors offering excellent precision. Finishes very long and silky, with substantial ripe tannins and lovely lingering perfume. Seems sweeter and suaver than some past vintages of this wine. (Oct/Nov 2011)"
92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Don’t even think of drinking this wine sooner than ten years from now. Those tight, nervous tannins need time to slowly unwind and the wine presents beautiful aromas of cassis and red cherry that will evolve with aging. At the back of it all are steady tones of spicy tobacco and leather. (Sep 2011)"
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WA 93
WS 93
IWC 91
Italy
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Piedmont
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93 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2001 Barolo Big-d Big is initially powerful and tarry, then turns more delicate in the glass and its layers of fruit begin to emerge. It is a superbly balanced wine with stunning length to match the opulence of its fruit. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2025. Rocche dei Manzoni is an estate whose Barolos I have tended to underrate when young, but then always enjoyed immensely with bottle age. The estate's Barolos are made in a sleek, modern style, with 100% new French oak aging. The wines typically require some bottle age to absorb their oak component. In time, the wines always express the qualities of their respective Monforte terrroirs. (Oct 2007)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "Aromas of ripe plum and hints of grilled meat follow through to a full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Subtle and complex. Best after 2008. 1,300 cases made. (12/31/06)"
91 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Full red. Aromatically complex, perfumed nose combines redcurrant, cherry, rose petal, minerals and mint; distinctly cooler and more classic than the 2000. Suave, spicy and intensely flavored; denser than the 2000 but less open to inspection today. Finishes dry and uncompromising, with firm, building tannins and very good length. The wine's finishing perfume suggests that it will be the first among these 2001s to reach maturity. (Nov/Dec 2004)"
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IWC 90
Italy
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Piedmont
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Barolo
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Valentino Migliorini's first single-vineyard and most elegant Barolo, Vigna d'la Roul debuted with Rocche dei Manzoni's first vintage in 1974. Showing restraint, finesse, complexity and admirable structure, this wine speaks to the seasoned Barolo drinker. The most masculine of Manzoni's Barolos, Vigna d'la Roul displays intense notes of leather, earth, smoke and spice, along with a good dollop of fruit.
90 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Slightly deeper red. Deeper pitched aromas of plum, redcurrant and loam. Silkier entry, then richer, fuller and denser than the Vigna Big. Already shows inner mouth personality. Finishes long and sappy... (Nov/Dec 1998)"
Bastianich & Lynch (Vino Italiano Buying Guide): "The late, legendary Valentino Migliorini was one of Barolo's 'modernists,' and one of its biggest personalities. His wines have always been deeply extracted and aged in barrique, but for all their richness they hold on to their nebbiolo personality... 'Vigna d'la Roul' [is] the most delicate of the three [Barolos]. (2008)"
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