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Tasting notes
Score 90/100 · Drink 2001-2016, Robert Parker, Jun 2001

The dense ruby-colored 1997 Barolo exhibits a complex bouquet of rose petals, melted tar, cherry liqueur, and Parmesan cheese. Full-bodied, ripe, dense, and chewy, with adequate acidity, ripe, mature tannin, and a 30-40-second finish, this big, old style, robust Barolo will continue to develop for 10-15 years. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900

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91
91/100

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90
90/100

Robert Parker

91
91/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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91 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 91/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Bright medium ruby. Sweet, ripe, spicy aromas of raspberry, camphor and licorice; slightly roasted but still fresh. Fat and deep, with a lush texture and chewy sweetness. Clean flavors of spicy red fruits and mint. Finishes quite long, spicy and subtle, with unusually fine tannins for a Barolo from this producer. I find this much more successful than the '96 version.

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Poderi Luigi einaudi
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Grape Blend

Nebbiolo

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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