2021 Barolo Paiagallo
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Barolo. Just mid ruby. Lifted, ethereal raspberry and cherry nose with hints of white pepper. Elegant, lively raspberry fruit on the palate with quite a bit of stubborn tannins that demand more time. Long and complex, though. (WS)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Jeb Dunnuck
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The Mauro Veglio 2021 Barolo Paiagallo was a little closed in my tasting and a little hard to read, initially. Nebbiolo intensity does appear with dried cherry and crushed flowers, but those aromas take a little longer to emerge. I recommend more bottle time for this 4,000-bottle release. Fruit comes from a 0.7-hectare site with 40-year-old vines, and the aging process incorporates some bigger oak casks (30-hectoliter botte) for 24 months. In terms of mouthfeel, you can't miss the wine's power and its beautifully built tannins, which are chalky and fine.
A jeweled ruby red color, the 2021 Barolo Paiagallo is pure and fruit-forward, with notes of framboise, licorice candies, lavender, and sweet cedar. The palate is also pure and complex, with its deeper structure coming through the mid-palate and finish, offering ripe, building tannins, even acidity, and a bit of gamey richness. Drink 2027-2047.
The 2021 Barolo Paiagallo is all class. Silky, aromatic and light on its feet, the 2021 exudes charm. Crushed rose petal, red-toned fruit, white pepper, spice and orange peel give the Paiagallo its high-toned personality. This gracious, elegant Barolo is super impressive. Seamless tannins wrap it all together in style.