what a thing of richness - in flavor and in cost (lol). Here in Vancouver Barolos start around $40 for bottom of the barrel (forgive the pun) and run about $60-$70 for something decent. Well, consider this your chance to pamper yourself, because a bottle of Barolo is truly something special everytime.
WINE A
clear visual: strawberry centre with light brown/orangish rim (indicating age) and thin legs
clean nose: moderately intense notes of
- earth/terroir
- leather (French oak)
- chalk
- plum & blackberry
clean palate: 0 dryness, moderate acids, full tannins, moderately intense notes of
- leather (French oak)
- terroir/chalk/earth
- strawberry burst on the palate immediately, followed by rich blackberry
light body
full alcohol (13.5%)
very very good length (over 10 seconds)
A wonderful wine to share with my wonderful woman. We savored every drop of this wine with its immediate presence of Pinot Noir qualities and followed by a structure like a world-class Merlot with its tremendous tannins. After drinking this "introductory" Barolo, I can't wait to try more!
2005 Beni di Batasiolo, Barolo (Italy) $40
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