The '64 Minuto is a beguiling wine. Seems over the hill at first, and then hits its stride several hours later with dinner. Not a tremendously sophisticated wine by any stretch, yet quite satisfying for the price and it being 52 years old. Kudos to Chambers Street for sourcing sound provenance. (It's what they do very well, clearly!)
Faded red fruit, leather and tea. Nice bit of acidity hanging in there makes it extremely food friendly. Lithe, faint nose but with integrity. Actually preferred over the '04 Barbaresco with the main course.
An unexpected treat :)
What's not to like about the '04 vintage in Piemonte? First time I've tried wine from Piazzo Armando. Not familiar with the Nervo vineyard or Vigna Giaia cuvee ... In any case, it's drinking nicely. Was purchased at a very modest price on sale.
Fairly big wine, yet balanced.... bold fruit, precisely framed by fine tannins (just beginning to mellow) and spice. Not overly oaky or too modern in style. Robust aromatics, but not a lot of complexity. This took over as 2nd fav of the night beside an array of Northern Rhone, CCR, and Sonoma Pinot Noir.
Paired with:
Grilled pancetta-wrapped figs (holy smokes - good stuff )
Grilled veal chops
Sauteed spinach
Mushrooms oreganata
Prosciutto Mashed Potatoes
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