My first experience with this producer...
Opened and decanted 3.5 hours prior to dinner…. Sweet massive tannins, leather, tobacco … beautiful earthy bouquet…. Lush ripe dark cherry fruit. Almost cabernet-like , almost chocolatey in its richness but there is wonderful acidity to balance … 14% alcohol.
1.5 hours after opening … unbelievable ripe dark cherry kirsch fruit takes over as the tannins recede somewhat. Absolutely monster fruit with gorgeous Nebbiolo profile … This wine will go another 15 years…
Paired at dinner with grilled lamb chops, garlic & prosciutto mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach with garlic, mushrooms oreganato … Finished up the bottle at the end of dinner about 4.5 hours after opening with a bit of chocolate for dessert …
A really nice 1996 bottling. More approachable than some ‘96’s I have had.
From the Villero vineyard in Castiglione Falletto.
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