2020 Barolo
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The samples I tasted were closed, or reduced, and I noticed the same thing last year. With a little extra swirling, you can get a better read of the Mauro Veglio 2020 Barolo. Aged in barrique for 24 months (with 15% new oak; the rest is neutral), the wine awakens slowly to tart cherry, navel orange and earthy root. I suggest that you give the wine extra time to breathe and a double decant. This is a 30,000-bottle release.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Jeb Dunnuck
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Just mid ruby. Exciting open nose of damson and cinnamon. Generous and lush with the perfect dose of soft, gritty tannins. Super-hedonistic and delicious and ready now. (WS)
Medium red/ruby in color, the 2020 Barolo has a polished and pure nose with aromas of ripe raspberries, fresh leather, anise, and rose petals. Approachable and medium-bodied, it’s fresh and elegant, with clean acidity, fine tannins, and a tapered finish. It’s appealing now and will do well over the next 4-6 years.
The 2020 Barolo is redolent of sweet pipe tobacco, cedar, mint, dried cherry and incense. The blend of sites (50% La Morra and 50% Serralunga/Monforte) works so well here. Medium in body and gracious, with lovely understated presence, the straight Barolo is a fine introduction to this range.