Professional Reviews
Antonio Galloni
AG
92
"Good full medium red. Deeper, more important aromas of black cherry, strawberry and minerals; more primary and brooding than the normale Bigger and richer too, with a creamier texture and an almost chocolatey character that carries through to the aftertaste. More complex but less fruity than the basic Barolo, with more apparent minerality. Quite silky in texture thanks to firm but well-integrated acidity. Most impressive today on the back end, which is long and scented, with a delicate but very persistent flavor of almost candied small red fruits." -Stephen Tanzer
Jancis Robinson
JR
17.5
"45-year-old vines in clay and sand. The gentlest of their wines. Very deep crimson. Big and round and dusty with lots of acidity and freshness. Muscular. Lots of oomph. Power and gloss."
Wine Spectator
WS
95
"Enticing aromas of plum tart and vanilla bean aromas follow through to a full body, with a beautiful concentration of ripe fruit and supersilky tannins. A wine with beautiful balance and finesse that's also concentrated and rich."
Details
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Grape Variety
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Vintage
2005
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Traditional