2012 Barolo Brezza
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The 2012 Barolo is a pretty, soft wine that will give up its many charms with minimal time in bottle. Crushed flowers, tobacco, spices and dried cherries are some of the signatures. Firm veins of underlying tannin give the 2012 its sense of proportion and overall classicism. Mid-weight and gracious, the 2012 should drink well with another few years in bottle. Over the time I followed it, the Barolo opened up nicely. The San Pietro, Ravera, San Lorenzo and Fossati are some of the main vineyard sites.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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Convincingly pale ruby with broad, watery rim with orange tinges. Holding back on the nose. Surprisingly closed for a Barolo Classico and has quite a serious structure too. The acidity is pretty much integrated and noticeable on the finish only. This will certainly improve with a little age. Supple and elegant palate weight and richly tannic on the finish. (WS)
Barolo. Modern, plump red fruit, verging on overripe on the palate. Crunchy tannins are just a little out of kilter. A certain dilution on the mid-palate. (RH)