Piedmont
Ciabot Berton – Cuvée « 1961 » 2015
Barolo
(La Morra) The nose is fine, racy, elegant and offers a very fine grain, power and deepness. It reveals notes of cherry, violet, small notes of wild plum associated with fine touches of rose, blackberry/strawberry as well as hints of racy minerality, white pepper and a discreet hint of spices. The palate s fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, tension and elegance. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy red cherry, small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of rose, lilac as well as fine hints of racy minerality, lilac and rose. Tannins are fine and elegant. Good length.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Ciabot Berton - RocchetteVino 2015
Barolo
(La Morra) The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers a small power as well as a good definition. It reveals notes of ripe raspberry, ripe wild strawberry, small notes of violet associated with fine touches of small crunchy blue fruits as well as fine hints of grey pepper, minerality and liquorice. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced and offers a beautiful fat, definition, tension and precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy strawberry, small notes of crushed red berries associated with fine touches of fleshy raspberry as well as hints of violet. Tannins are elegant and racy. A very discreet hint of caramelization on the finish/persistence.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Ciabot Berton – Roggeri 2015
Barolo
(La Morra) The nose is aromatic, elegant, racy and offers minerality. It reveals notes of red berries, small notes of violet associated with touches of rose, cherry blossom as well as discreet hints of cuben pepper and spices. The palate is fresh, fruity, mineral and offers gourmandize, a fine acidulous frame as well as a good definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy wild strawberry, raspberry and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of plum as well as hints of violet, cornflower and cherry blossom. Tannins are elegant and racy. Good length.
Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)
Curto – LaFoia 2016
Barolo
The nose is fruity and offers a very fine concentration, a fine grain, crunchiness and freshness. It reveals notes of wild strawberry, juicy/ripe red berries, small notes of juicy red berries associated with fine touches of blackberry, very fine hints of violet, lily as well as discreet hints of nutmeg and an imperceptible hint of toasted hazelnut (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/Finely acidulous frame, a good definition and gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/crunchy strawberry, juicy raspberry, small notes of small red berries associated with fine touches of juicy cherry, ripe blackberry as well as fine hints of nutmeg, almond and very discreet hints of tonka bean. Tannins are precise, elegant and structuring.
Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)
Curto – Arborina 2016
Barolo
The nose is elegant, fruity and offers complexity, gourmandize and freshness. It reveals notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, blueberry and small notes of fleshy/juicy cherry associated with touches of violet, fine hints of cornflower as well as fine hints of liquorice and coffee. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy cherry, fleshy/juicy redcurrant and small notes of redcurrant associated with fine touches of Quetsche plum as well as discreet hints of coffee, vanilla and toasted. tannins are elegant, racy and well-built.
Score : 17.75/20 (95-96/100)
Curto – LaFoia 2011, Arborina
Barolo
The nose is fruity and offers a fine freshness and a fine power. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and small notes of crushed strawberry associated with fine touches of plum as well as very fine hints of tonka bean, caramelization/crème brulèe as well as discreet hints of cuben pepper, graphite and sense of the place. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, gourmandize, a fine acidulous frame as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe bigarreau cherry, blackberry and small notes of violet associated with small touches of juicy strawberry as well as fine hints of chocolate, caramelization and spices. Good length.
Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)
Fratelli Serio & Battista Borgogno 2016
Barolo
The nose is aromatic, elegant and offers a fine tension, complexity and a fine power. It reveals notes of cherry, sens of the place, small notes of fresh blackberry as well as fine hints of crunchy/fresh strawberry as well as very discreet hints of grey pepper and a subtle hint of mild tobacco. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize, a juicy/acidulous frame, finesse, a beautiful grain as well as freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy cherry, crunchy raspberry, small notes of violet, lilac associated with fine hints of crunchy blackberry as well as fine hints of crunchy blackberry, crunchy garriguette strawberry, lilac and sens of the place. Tannins are elegant and structuring. An elegant wine!
Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)
Fratelli Serio & Battista Borgogno – Cannubi 2016
Barolo
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers power as well as a beautiful and a very fine grain. It reveals notes of blackberry, bigarreau cherry and small notes of red berries associated with fine hints of wild strawberry, rose, sense of the place as well as discreet hints of liquorice stick, rosewood, grey pepper and a very discreet hint of spices. The palate is fruity, juicy, elegant, racy and offers a good definition, precision, gourmandize, power in finesse as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy strawberry, crunchy cherry and small notes of violet associated with very fine touches of cornflower, liquorice stick as well as a subtle hint of blackcurrant, sense of the place, graphite as well as a very discreet hint of toasted hazelnut/toasted almond.
Score : 17.75+/20 (96/100)
Marrone – Bussia 2016
Barolo
The nose is aromatic, elegant and offers a fine grain. It reveals notes of wild strawberry, Quetsche plum and small notes of lilac associated with fine touches of violet, small wild fruits as well as fine hints of racy minerality. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy garriguette strawberry, fleshy plum and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of violet, juicy/ripe blueberry as well as discreet hints of Cuben pepper, sense of the place and spices. Tannins are racy and structuring. A very discreet hint of cocoa/tonka bean on the 4th caudalie.
Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)
Marrone – Bussia 2014
Barolo
The nose is fruity, elegant, racy and offers power, delicacy and a very fine aerial side. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, violet, small notes of small wild berries associated with fine touches of grey pepper, laurel berries as well as fine hints of coffee, nutmeg and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers gourmandize, finesse and silkiness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, ripe violet plum, small notes of violet associated with touches of small wild berries as well as hints of laurel berries, fine hints of iris and cuben pepper. Good length. A very discreet chew on the persistence.
Score : 17.25+/20 (95/100)