Full decant 3 hours ahead of dinner. The 1999 vintage Barolo's benefit from lots of aeration.
First impression: deep, dark color and big tannins ... has a ways to go yet till maturity.
As the wine opened up, the lovely rose petal and tar profile came around... this one could be considered just on the cusp of its drinking window.
Warm, attractive perfumed nose with ripe fruit, sous bois and mineral palate ... distinct "Piemonte dust". Easily another 15 years of solid enjoyment ahead ... probably best to try again in 2 to 3 years.
Paired with Chicken Parmesan for dinner along with heirloom tomato and mozzarella di bufala stacks drizzled with 10 year old balsamic (love this dish).
Continued to open up over the course of 6 hours... nice, but a bit warm with 14.5% alc. that precludes it from being a truly well-balanced wine. Still have a bit left to try on day 2 or 3 ...
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