2003 Barolo Vigna Bricco Gattera
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La Morra. Subdued and malty on the nose. Sweet and very ripe, but not just dried fruit on the nose. A bit sweet on the palate and not the most elegant. Long but ends a little dry. (WS)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(aged in all new barriques; Gattera is an extension of the Monfalletto hillside, but with a slightly less favorable exposure) Medium red with an amber edge. Red fruits, minerals, menthol, smoke and a whiff of eucalyptus on the nose; less earthy than the basic bottling. Supple on entry, then quite backward, even austere in the middle, with well-integrated acidity and rather tough, granular tannins making this a bit awkward today. Alberto Cordero describes these 2003 Barolos as ready to drink even if they can hold in bottle, but I'd forget about this one for a few years.
Cordero's 2003 Barolo Gattera is spiced on the nose with dark fruit, leather, menthol and coffee bean nuances that emerge from the glass. Although it offers greater body than the Monfalletto, the oak treatment comes across as somewhat heavy-handed. this is a beautiful wine that will offer its finest drinking over the near term.
Cordero’s 2003 Barolo Gattera is spiced on the nose with dark fruit, leather, menthol and coffee bean nuances that emerge from the glass. Although it offers greater body than the Monfalletto, the oak treatment comes across as somewhat heavy-handed. This is a beautiful wine that will offer its finest drinking over the near term. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2015. Importer: Omniwines Distributing Co. Llc., Linden Hill, NY; tel. (718) 353-8700; Bertin Henri Selections, 10900 NW 21st St, Unit 180, Doral, FL 33172; tel: (305) 343-4054