Initial impression of hedonistic, lush fruit with 14% alc. Slow-oxygenation in bottle for 3 hours prior to dinner. This is very pinot noir-like. Earth, cherry and minerals with mellow tannins. Ruby color with attractive bricking at edges. Paired with ravioli Bolognese... reminds me of a Corton Bressandes. Definitely in a peak drinking window. Saved half the bottle for later...
3 days later: Has gained considerable presence over the past several days (perhaps a glimpse of what is in store with a few more years of age...) Gorgeous and compelling reflection of Rabaja terroir ... wonderful acidity from the influence of limestone marl substrate. A bit more modern in style and more fruit forward than the 1997 Albino Rocca Brich Ronchi....
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Lots of very fine grained sediment toward the end of the bottle. Ridiculously good.... alas, the second half went way too quickly. Have a few more of these ... Not sure how long I can keep from opening them.
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