Aberjona Bacchanalian
Society | Italian Piedmont January 10, 2004 | ||
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We are going to concentrate on these red grape varieties from this northern province: Nebbiolo [2001], Barbera [2001, 2000, 1997], Barolo [2000, 1999, 1998], Barbaresco [2000, 1999, 1998]. (All comments from Dirk) |
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From the Bottle Label
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Comments |
| 1 | Ruvei Barbera d'Alba 2001 $14 | |
| 2 | Icardi Surisjuan Langhe 1998 $29 | Great tannin, lots of berries and lots of good finish |
| 3 | Steffano Farina Barbera d'Asti 2001 $6 | |
| 4 | Nebbiolo d'Alba 1999 La Val Dei Preti $30 | Surprisingly good nose, taste and finish. |
| 5 | Barbaresco Ovello 1999 70% Nebbiolo, 30% Albano grapes | Berries in nose, good taste and finish |
| 6 | Fratelli Revello $30 1996 Barolo | Wonderful nose, good tannin on taste and finish, can last 10 years |
| 7 | Barolo Serralunga d'Alba 1977 $40 | Great tannin, lacking in taste and finish. Hold for 10 hears for austere wine.. |
| 8 | Barolo Vintage 1998 Marchesi d'Barolo $30 | Very modern wine with good taste up front and no finish. |
| 9 | Barolo Morando 1999 $20 | Fair taste, no finish |
| 10 | Remo Farena Amarone della Valpolicella 1995 | |