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November 04 - Seghesio "La Villa" Barolo 2006 - the ViniCode™

Seghesio, "La Villa" Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2006

Grapes: Nebbiolo
appearance - bright and clear
color - medium ruby
aroma - faint
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - toast.
fruit/floral - sour cherries, cherries.
earth/spice - mineral, stemmy.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 14.5%.
tannins - firm.
price - $59.99.
serving notes: decant and allow to breathe for at least one hour before serving. 

November 03 - Stefano Farina Barolo 2006 - the ViniCode™

Stefano Farina, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2006

Grapes: Nebbiolo
appearance - bright and clear
color - medium ruby
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - burnt wood, leather.
fruit/floral - roses, ripe berries, cherries.
earth/spice - chocolate, dead leaves.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 14.5%.
tannins - firm.
price - $39.99.
serving notes: decant and allow to breathe for at least one hour before serving. 

The ViniCode™ - Our 12 Favorite Wines of 2010 - Number 2 - Marziano Abbona, Terlo Ravera Barolo 1998

There is something about a good Barolo. The aromas are deep and rich, and like nothing else in the wine world. When we were ViniCoding™ this wine, we found that the adjectives kept flowing, and the wine kept rewarding. And, at least according to vintage charts, this wine is still not at its peak!

Marziano Abbona, Terlo Ravera Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 1998

Grapes: Nebbiolo
appearance - bright, clear
color - deep purple, garnet rim
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - leather, tar.
fruit/floral - black cherries, sour cherries.
earth/spice - black pepper, dark chocolate, cinnamon.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 14%.
tannins - extra firm.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for at least one hour before serving.

For our Perfect Pairing of Marziano Abbona Barolo and Osso Buco click here.

December 22 - Marziano Abbona Terlo Ravera Barolo 1998 - the ViniCode™

Marziano Abbona, Terlo Ravera Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 1998

Grapes: Nebbiolo
appearance - bright, clear
color - deep purple, garnet rim
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - leather, tar.
fruit/floral - black cherries, sour cherries.
earth/spice - black pepper, dark chocolate, cinnamon.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 14%.
tannins - extra firm.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for at least one hour before serving.

For our Perfect Pairing of Marziano Abbona Barolo and Osso Buco click here.