2018 Barolo Le Gramolere
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The 2018 Barolo Gramolere is the most linear and intensely aromatic of the three 2018 Barolos in the range. It offers up an exciting mix of bright red fruit intermingled with scents of leather, iron, dried herbs and white pepper that lend brightness. The clean, bracing finish is a thing of beauty. This classically austere Barolo is superb. Give the tannins a year or two to soften.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The Manzone 2018 Barolo Gramolere is toasty and generous on first nose with baking spice, Spanish cedar and mahogany wood. The oak imprint is strong, and it takes a little while before the wine begins to show dark primary fruit, plum, steeped tea and black rose. The Gramolere Vineyard in Monforte d'Alba is planted to 30-year-old vines, and the wine is structured and fresh.
Monforte d'Alba. Mid ruby. Savoury and balsamic on the nose and still closed. Sappy ripe cherry fruit with crunchy tannins. Open-knit and comforting. (WS)