Fratelli Minuto
Riserva Speciale Barolo Nebbiolo
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
this ’64 minuto riserva was mostly a whisper, showing earth, moss, top soil, rain, and rose, and when the classic initial burst of damp april must fades there’s an incredibly clear and all-consuming dried red cherry wrapped in, like, the leather of some mint condition ‘90s lexus sedan garaged for years in the desert. that kind of beige leather that’s a little bit tighter to the hand and smells a little sweet on a warm day. cherry cough drop and ricola super loud on the palate, too, tannins virtually invisible. some acidity elevating the mid-palate, but really not much. the finish, though, is super long and all desiccated red cherry and dayquil and wet leaves and sometimes something like tobacco wrapped in caramel.
this ’64 minuto riserva was mostly a whisper, showing earth, moss, top soil, rain, and rose, and when the classic initial burst of damp april must fades there’s an incredibly clear and all-consuming dried red cherry wrapped in, like, the leather of some mint condition ‘90s lexus sedan garaged for years in the desert. that kind of beige leather that’s a little bit tighter to the hand and smells a little sweet on a warm day. cherry cough drop and ricola super loud on the palate, too, tannins virtually invisible. some acidity elevating the mid-palate, but really not much. the finish, though, is super long and all desiccated red cherry and dayquil and wet leaves and sometimes something like tobacco wrapped in caramel.
Nov 24th, 2019
Really robust and full of life. Loads of extract on a very primary nose. A bit blocky but astonishingly vigorous. Quick finish.
Really robust and full of life. Loads of extract on a very primary nose. A bit blocky but astonishingly vigorous. Quick finish.
Mar 6th, 2019Cloudy, brick red color. Nose was very elegant with dried red fruit, dried flowers, subtle spice and earth. Tannins were completely mellowed but acidity was still remarkably fresh. Evolved for 20 minutes in the glass and then fell apart. Decant very gently and drink now.
Cloudy, brick red color. Nose was very elegant with dried red fruit, dried flowers, subtle spice and earth. Tannins were completely mellowed but acidity was still remarkably fresh. Evolved for 20 minutes in the glass and then fell apart. Decant very gently and drink now.
Apr 3rd, 2016Singing in a rooibos tea way. Maybe my 20th bottle of this and each is equally great
Singing in a rooibos tea way. Maybe my 20th bottle of this and each is equally great
Aug 26th, 2015
Fantastic texture. Solid aromas of cedar and roast meat. Bloody and spicy on the palate. A little past its prime, but I'm not complaining. 1964 vintage
Fantastic texture. Solid aromas of cedar and roast meat. Bloody and spicy on the palate. A little past its prime, but I'm not complaining. 1964 vintage
Jan 11th, 2015Interesting old Barolo (1964). Still highly acidic, a little bit pruny, but good leather, tar, and earth. Served first with a lamb ragu and tagliatelle.
Interesting old Barolo (1964). Still highly acidic, a little bit pruny, but good leather, tar, and earth. Served first with a lamb ragu and tagliatelle.
Dec 7th, 2020
The color going into the decanter is similar to an old port. Nose of earth, dark ripe plum, fresh soil, rose, fig and dried mushroom. The pallet is so lush. Rose petal and red fruit. A bit spicy on the finish. I wouldn't wait much longer to drink this beauty.
The color going into the decanter is similar to an old port. Nose of earth, dark ripe plum, fresh soil, rose, fig and dried mushroom. The pallet is so lush. Rose petal and red fruit. A bit spicy on the finish. I wouldn't wait much longer to drink this beauty.
Aug 27th, 2017