Because if you’re gonna eat pizza, why not? I probably should have given this a full decant rather than just opening the bottle early, but oh well. It still delivered strawberry and herbs, dried flowers, and licorice root astringency, all coated in powdery, wispy tannins. There was just a faint hint of vegetal to this wine as well. And as for the pizza? It approved.
Because if you’re gonna eat pizza, why not? I probably should have given this a full decant rather than just opening the bottle early, but oh well. It still delivered strawberry and herbs, dried flowers, and licorice root astringency, all coated in powdery, wispy tannins. There was just a faint hint of vegetal to this wine as well. And as for the pizza? It approved.
Jul 2nd, 2021
Kinda struggled with the cork, which was actually in great shape so probably my fault. Decanted for about 75 minutes. Drank with Grey Barn Osso Buco and kale blossoms with cannellini beans. Dominated by licorice of all colors. Menthol or herb tea with some muddied and candied dark berries. Little bit of old leather suitcase. Long finishhhh with all the above smashed together.
Kinda struggled with the cork, which was actually in great shape so probably my fault. Decanted for about 75 minutes. Drank with Grey Barn Osso Buco and kale blossoms with cannellini beans. Dominated by licorice of all colors. Menthol or herb tea with some muddied and candied dark berries. Little bit of old leather suitcase. Long finishhhh with all the above smashed together.
May 1st, 2022
Aged wine night tasting with two 1990s Italian wine tasting tonight. This is clearly the winner. Opened for 30 min before drinking. Awesome Raisin aromas. Words really cannot describe how amazing this is. Elegant black cherry, blackberries, and subtle leather notes.
Aged wine night tasting with two 1990s Italian wine tasting tonight. This is clearly the winner. Opened for 30 min before drinking. Awesome Raisin aromas. Words really cannot describe how amazing this is. Elegant black cherry, blackberries, and subtle leather notes.
May 7th, 2021
Fully mature. Dried cherry. Some prune. Forest floor. Herbal savory elements as well. A bit of mustiness. Long finish. If you own any, you should drink them soon.
Fully mature. Dried cherry. Some prune. Forest floor. Herbal savory elements as well. A bit of mustiness. Long finish. If you own any, you should drink them soon.
Oct 1st, 2019
Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
