Potent and explosive in feel, the 2006 Barolo (magnum) is a brooding, imposing wine. Dark fruit, menthol, spice and mocha infuse the 2006 with notable depth. As impressive as the 2006 is, there is a slightly advanced quality that is worth watching over the next few years. It’s hard to say if that nuance has always been present, or if it simply made more evident because of the presence of so many strong vintages in this tasting. Either way, it seems pretty obvious that the 2006 doesn’t reach the level of more recent vintages. Of course, it is also possible this particular magnum was not totally perfect. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, July 2023)
Potent and explosive in feel, the 2006 Barolo (magnum) is a brooding, imposing wine. Dark fruit, menthol, spice and mocha infuse the 2006 with notable depth. As impressive as the 2006 is, there is a slightly advanced quality that is worth watching over the next few years. It’s hard to say if that nuance has always been present, or if it simply made more evident because of the presence of so many strong vintages in this tasting. Either way, it seems pretty obvious that the 2006 doesn’t reach the level of more recent vintages. Of course, it is also possible this particular magnum was not totally perfect. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, July 2023)
Jul 6th, 2023
fresh& compressed. after few hours it turns elegant, balsamic, mentholated, smooth as silk. old school
fresh& compressed. after few hours it turns elegant, balsamic, mentholated, smooth as silk. old school
Feb 23rd, 2015
Tannic, red tart and dried fruit, intensely floral, opened up great.
Uh-mazing
Tannic, red tart and dried fruit, intensely floral, opened up great.
Uh-mazing
Aug 28th, 2014
Cranberry, dried raspberry, black tea, rose water. Still young and fresh. More more generous after two hours but has many years before it hits it's stride.
Cranberry, dried raspberry, black tea, rose water. Still young and fresh. More more generous after two hours but has many years before it hits it's stride.
Apr 27th, 2013
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
