bright tannic and youthful. Much better after decanting. Oak, tobacco overlaying red fruit — 7 years ago
Lovely Barbera!
Great balance probably thanks to the warm vintage — 8 years ago
Luxurious, decadent, full of youthful fruit but ready to drink now. Those 2009 Barolos are very underrated — 9 years ago
Serious wine but a fair amount of fruit. Dried cherries, eucalyptus, and earth. Firm tannic structure. I like it! — 10 years ago
The nose was perfumed and intense with dried flowers, rich black cherry, roasted nuts, exotic spice, balsamic tones, gravel dust and hints of undergrowth. On the palate, it was silky with vibrant currents of acidity ushering in dark fruits, cedar and spice notes. Mounting tannin coated the palate throughout the finish, drying out the fruit and reminding me that this is a young Barolo. — 10 years ago
Smooth finish red wine from Italy — 12 years ago
I liked it but too sweet for Warren — 6 years ago
Vila. Cata Barolo & Barbaresco. 107,50
02.10.17 — 8 years ago
On 8/12/16 — 9 years ago
Really nice. Should definitely decant for at least an hour, could easily use more. Great earth, solid acid that keeps it refreshing, and still surprisingly persistent tannins. Overall very nice. Had at Babbo. — 9 years ago
Could drink this every day. — 10 years ago
A great older vintage and this wine still has some fruit — 11 years ago
Full-bodied, paired with ravioli and marinara — 11 years ago
Slight earth ripe stone fruit. Excellent. Traditional blend reminds me of Italy. — 6 years ago
Dec 2023: singing after 2 hour decant, great balance, not many signs of aging, style resembles classic Barolo from neighbouring Cannubi, drink or hold — 7 years ago
Glad I aged this bad boy. Delicious. Drinking beautifully now. — 8 years ago
Favourite of the night. Enough weight on the palate and integrated tannins. Has a traditional charm to it with rounded fruit, balanced acidity and enjoyable finish. Representative of its vintage which all seems to be drinking nicely now. — 9 years ago
Brickish ruby. After 3 hrs of air, nose of flower petals, tea, red berry fruit, and a little menthol. Round and rich with some mocha in the mouth. Young but delivers nicely right now. — 10 years ago
Decent not great.
— 10 years ago
Good bottle from a bad vintage. Big. — 10 years ago
Very good fond for the price ($7). Very light and simple; some spice and fruit but largely an uncomplicated sipping wine. Thumbs up! Good with simple pasta; would probably go well with pizza. — 11 years ago
Kirshé fume exponentiel en bouche final fraîche et tension — 11 years ago
Blair Campomizzi
Big and balanced blend. Fine tannins with nice minerality add to the currant and berry notes. — 5 years ago