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Barolo. Tasted blind. Mature-looking ruby with bricky rim. Balsamic nose with notes of herb liqueur and brooding ripe fruit that is already a little evolved. A light palate of very ripe fruit and firm drying tannins on the finish. (WS)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
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The Fratelli Serio & Battista Borgogno 2017 Barolo presents a classic and traditional approach with lean texture and bright red fruits. This hot-vintage expression is nicely layered and soft with plenty of primary intensity. It closes with a lean and dusty texture and an immediate and open personality. You could put this well-priced bottle aside to drink at the 10-year mark. 6,500 bottles were released.
The 2017 Barolo is lifted with floral aromas of pomegranate, cinnamon, and fresh violets. The palate is tangy and linear with dried cranberry, bitter-orange zest, clove, and dusty tannins on the finish. A vibrant and classic style, drink 2022-2036. Established in 1897 by Francesco Borgogno, this estate is situated on the esteemed hill of Cannubi, where they have approximately 15 hectares of vineyard land.
The 2017 Barolo is exquisitely beautiful. Soaring, floral aromatics are immediately enticing. Bright red berry fruit, spice, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco and earthy notes flesh out as this gracious, mid-weight Barolo shows off its considerable charms. There is a good bit of young Barolo tannin, but the 2017 should be ready to go with minimal cellaring. It is a joyous wine.