1985 Barolo Monprivato
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Brovia’s 1985 Barolo Monprivato is terrific, but this bottle doesn’t reach the extraordinary heights others have. No matter. All the sensuality and depth Monprivato is capable of come through nicely. Naturally, at this stage, the 1985 is ready to drink, but it also has plenty of life ahead.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Dark ruby. Brovia's stunning, youthful Monprivato is another of the evening's highlights. It shows a potent, alcoholic nose along with layers of dark, concentrated fruit that coat the palate. Readers who enjoy a more masculine, authoritative style will love this intensely satisfying, rich, full-bodied Barolo. A wine I came back to often during the evening, this is a fascinating as well as engaging effort. Although it shows very little typicity of Monprivato, (I thought it was Monfortino) it is an astonishing effort nonetheless.