Winery - Marziano Abbona
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a gorgeous Barolo with a full and elegant personality backed by big berry notes, spice, cherry, pressed violets and cola. The finish is long and extremely well balanced on a solid base of tannin and natural acidity. Drink this beauty after 2015.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dense aromas of cherry, chocolate and fruitcake. Just a touch of barnyard. The palate shows blueberry, pepper and other spices; round and tasty. It’s a bit unusual—almost Zinfandel-like.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Bricco Barone is a smokey, meaty expression of Nebbiolo with bold aromas of black fruit, prune, dried tobacco leaf and finely milled white pepper. This pretty wine ends with a masculine blast of earthy, dusty tones.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
True to the natural characteristics of the celebrated Dolcetto grape (a native variety of northern Italy), Papà Celso opens with plump and superrich aromas of blackberry, cherry liqueur, chocolate fudge and sweet tobacco. Very nice.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This bold Langhe blend of Barbera, Dolcetto and Nebbiolo opens with funky aromas of barnyard, used leather, moist earth, black fruit and cured meat. Zerosolfiti means “zero sulfites” in Italian.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is an especially delicious Barolo that relies on dark concentration and impressive aromatic intensity to make its point. Balsam notes of cola and root beer are set against bright fruit and spice. The wine's solid structure is enhanced by a soft, velvety finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The Barolo Pressenda opens with bold, black aromas of toasted hazelnut, crushed granite, prunes, plums and smoky barbecue sauce. That thick intensity follows through to the mouth where the wine shows concentration and a tight, dense style: Hold for five to ten years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The up-and-coming Abbonas of Dogliani have another winner in this dense, deeply extracted wine that flawlessly exhibits the best of the modern Barbera style. The grape’s inherent high acidity is controlled. Chocolate, cherries and spice, plus a leathery touch continue across the palate and through the lingering finish. Enjoy now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Terlo Ravera shows a pretty garnet color with ruby highlights and offers penetrating aromas of red fruit, spice, cola and chopped mint. There’s a smooth and silky sensation in the mouth and the wine’s solid tannins create a sturdy backbone.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Barolo Terlo Ravera opens with soft oak tones that still need time to integrate. But the great promise of this wine are its beautiful layers of ripe berry fruit, cassis, leather, chocolate and toasted coconut. The concentration is inky and thick and the finish is very long lasting. Drink after 2018.
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