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Tasting notes
Score 88/100 · Drink 2016-2019, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Oct 2017

The 1996 Barolo Bricco Luciani is fully mature, but it should drink reasonably well for at least another few years, as it is a bit fresher on the palate than it is in its aromatics. Smoke, leather and licorice all develop in the glass. A streak of greenness suggests less than perfect cooperage.

Critic scores

Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

92
91-93/100

Robert Parker

92
91-93/100

Robert Parker

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91 - 93 points
Robert Parker
Score 91-93/100 · Drink 2002-2016, Robert Parker, Aug 1999

The 1996 Barolo Bricco Luciani displays classic Nebbiolo aromas of rose petals and melted road tar intermixed with pain grille, cherry liqueur, tobacco, and spice. With explosive richness, high levels of glycerin, and a powerful, muscular, concentrated finish, this superb example possesses high levels of tannin and extract. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2016. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411

91 - 93 points
Robert Parker
Score 91-93/100 · Robert Parker

The 1996 Barolo Bricco Luciani displays classic Nebbiolo aromas of rose petals and melted road tar intermixed with pain grille, cherry liqueur, tobacco, and spice. With explosive richness, high levels of glycerin, and a powerful, muscular, concentrated finish, this superb example possesses high levels of tannin and extract. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2016. Aug 1999, www.robertparker.com

92.5 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 92.5/100 · Drink 0-0, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Good ruby-red. Enticing aromas of raspberry, bitter chocolate and minerals. Thick, chewy and tactile; a very full-bodied Barolo that's packed with sweet fruit. Just a hint of rusticity on the finish, which features powerful tannins. This will need a good four or five years of bottle aging.

About the producer

Silvio Grasso
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Product details

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Grape Blend

Nebbiolo

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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