14.5% abv. Decanted and let breathe for 30 minutes. Minimal sediment.
"One of the best Barolo's I have ever tasted. The nose on this was unreal. A really big wine with jammy cherry, old leather, smoke, integrated soft tannins. I am not a huge Barolo fan, but I loved this. Parker called the '97 a "freak" as far as classic barolo goes and I would say that about this '98 as well. We bought this at a wine shop in La Morra fifteen years ago when we went there with friends and it has been cellared perfectly since then."
Vineyard source is Rocche dell'Annunziata, one of the true "grand cru" vineyards in Piemonte. Rocche dell'Annunziata is just to the east-southeast of the town of La Morra.
The attached map shows A. Oberto's vines in Rocche are situated at the crest , just next to the Bartolo Mascarello plot and the Paolo Scavino plot.
Galloni's notes ...
"A site that yields Barolos of finesse, Rocche dell'Annunziata is known for its striking, floral perfume (violets, roses), sweet spices, dark red fruit and silky tannins. These are gracious, feminine Barolos that tend to open up relatively early, but also age with grace. Rocche dell'Annunziata showcases the refined side of Barolo."
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