90POINTS
16½/20
Borgogno Barolo Riserva 1996
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalyVery peppery, carrot, leather, prune, tar, strawberry, tobacco, savoury herb, mint and barnyard aromas. Dry, leaner, tannic palate but juicy if lean. Strawberry, carrot top, tar, floral, herbal, tobacco flavours. A leaner, classis style but has good balance for food and additional aging.Tasted: 28 November 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $120.00 | 750ml | speculative - Liquid Art |
Grape: Nebbiolo