The 2004 Barolo opens with a spiced, floral nose followed by sensations of small red fruits. This medium-bodied wine offers excellent length and tons of style in a fairly approachable package for this bottling. The tannins are unusually refined here as well. The Barolo is made from a combination of the estate's vineyards (typically younger vines averaging 15-25 years of age) plus the wine that is leftover after the French oak casks used for the single-vineyard wines are filled. The juice is approximately equal parts Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga, and is aged in Slavonian oak. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2022. 89 Points, Antonio Galloni for Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Oct 2008)
Good full, deep red. Slightly high-toned aromas of herbs, licorice, menthol and flowers, with a whiff of leather. Supple, broad and dry, with plum and menthol flavors along with a slightly artificial floral element. Finishes rather austere and dry. A classically styled Barolo that strikes me as a tad rustic. 87 Points, Stephen Tanzer's Int'l Cellar (Nov 2007)
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