ojeffso
warren, new jersey
Wine Lover
Posts:4877
 | | 01/17/2004 2:23 PM |
| a little late to this thread.
if you are new to barolo, i would be looking for 96 and 97's that are still available. a few retailers around me still have both vintages from some of the better producers and at prices below the new vintages. i would begin drinking the 97's from the non traditional producers in 2006/2007 while the more tannic 96's come around. as mentioned, i would buy 96/97 barbaresco to drink in between. as noted, i would selectively look at some 95's.
i would look at picking up some seghesio barolo vigneto la villa. this wine is priced relatively well and drinks well young. | | | |
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DJ Hombre
Napa Valley, California
Barrel Filler
Posts:1360
| | 01/17/2004 9:12 PM |
| | Ok, so Barbarescos age differently than Barolos. Whereas Barolo requires on average about 10-12 years from the vintage date for its drinking window to open. Its peak is at about 15-20 years of age. Where does Barbaresco fit in a drinking window? This is all generalization, of course. | | | |
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futronic
Toronto, Canada
Wine Bottler
Posts:3214
| | 01/17/2004 9:21 PM |
| | This isn't set it stone, but generally Barbarescos are drinkable a couple years earlier than Barolo. Barbaresco is also aged a year less before release, hence why it is ready earlier - it is aged 24 months instead of 38 for Barolo. | | | |
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Carl
Grape Fermenter
Posts:462
| | 02/05/2004 10:08 AM |
| | BH_Vineyard (or anyone): is the Gambero Rosso guide in English, or just in Italian? | | | |
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Winetex
Austin, Texas
Master of Wine
Posts:10570
| | 02/05/2004 3:53 PM |
| | It is in both English and Italian. I've found it at Barnes & Noble and other large bookstores. | | | |
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Carl
Grape Fermenter
Posts:462
| | 02/05/2004 4:13 PM |
| | Thanks. | | | |
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futronic
Toronto, Canada
Wine Bottler
Posts:3214
| | 02/05/2004 9:46 PM |
| | I usually order mine online from Amazon.com. Keep in mind that the English translation always comes out 3-4 months after the Italian edition. | | | |
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DJ Hombre
Napa Valley, California
Barrel Filler
Posts:1360
| | 12/11/2004 3:33 AM |
| Curious if anyone could recommend anything from the Langhe that's available in the US. The few that I've had, I've digged. The problem is, haven't found that many to try.  | | | |
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whiner
Second star to the right, and straight on till morning
Wine Thief
Posts:2869
| | 12/11/2004 8:43 AM |
| DJ,
Sandrone makes a great Nebbiolo from Langhe. So does Icardi.
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futronic
Toronto, Canada
Wine Bottler
Posts:3214
| | 12/12/2004 1:49 AM |
| | Voerzio makes a Langhe Nebbiolo as well, which is supposed to be excellent. I haven't opened either of my bottles of 2001 yet, however. I think it was about $40-45CAD up here. | | | |
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PourQue
Barrel Racker
Posts:1788
| | 12/15/2004 3:58 PM |
| | The 2001 Voerzio Langhe is a great bottle. Give it two hours of air it is smokin' | | | |
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Joseph Bembry
Wine Lover
Posts:4857
| | 12/16/2004 12:32 PM |
| DJ, I highly recommend Vajra's Langhe Rosso from 2002. Much of the fruit is declassified Barolo. Great stuff.
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jaimetown
DC area
Wine Bottler
Posts:3411
| | 12/17/2004 6:04 AM |
| | I know this is stretching, but Sandrone's Pe Mol 2001 (Barbera & Nebbiolo blend at approx 50/50) is drinking REALLY well right now. Worth a pickup at $30-35. | | | |
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Winetex
Austin, Texas
Master of Wine
Posts:10570
| | 12/19/2004 5:36 PM |
| Jaimetown - I would like to try that one but availability is suspect. You must have a good source.
Last night we tried a1999 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo at a restaurant. I thought it was going to be on the young side but after a decant it was open with pretty floral and berry flavors. The oak and tannins were integrated. Not overly complex but a nice drinker at under $40. Maybe room temperature storage accelerated its maturity. Nice. | | | |
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futronic
Toronto, Canada
Wine Bottler
Posts:3214
| | 12/20/2004 8:46 PM |
| Winetex,
It should develop more with time. For other Marchesi di Barolo wines, try their Riserva Grand Annate (traditional style aged in large botti), or their Estate Vineyard (more modern style - in barrique).
I'm not as familiar with their single-vineyard wines, the Cannubi and Sarmassa. | | | |
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jaimetown
DC area
Wine Bottler
Posts:3411
| | 12/21/2004 10:38 PM |
| | Winetex - sorry to hear that you don't have good sources for Sandrone down there in Texas. If we ever get to an offline together I'll bring a bottle for ya. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Truck Driver
Posts:33
| | 01/07/2005 12:21 AM |
| | I just picked up a 1999 Barolo from Morando. Now I've learned I should wait a while to try it. Seems like this is not a top line producer, but it was possibly a good deal at $19.99. Any opinions on whether I got took or not? Can I taste this now and have a clue about whether I should run back and buy more for later?gtt | | | |
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JonesWineNo1
Sommelier
Posts:8568
| | 01/07/2005 12:37 AM |
| For $20, I'd taste it now.
Welcome to vinocellar. | | | |
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Robert Prosperino
Brewster, NY
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2483
| | 01/07/2005 1:15 AM |
| | Annebert - welcome to VC. Don't forget to post after you try the wine! | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Truck Driver
Posts:33
| | 01/07/2005 1:29 AM |
| | Great, thanks for the advice. I am amazed at all the great information (and nice, knowledgeable people) on this site. I think the tasting will come next month when I go visit my sister. It will precede the horizontal tasting of 2001 California Cabs that I just informed her is happening at her house. | | | |
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