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2018 Mauro Veglio Barolo Vigneto Arborina
12/19/2023 - ilee Likes this wine: 93 Points
Medium clear ruby. Oh crazy gorgeous nose infused richly with black fruit, tobacco, ash and earth. On the palate, finely balanced, with satiny fruit layers, light to medium bodied but very plush mouthfeel. There is a slightly hot edge from the 14.5% alcohol. But overall, very enjoyable.
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2017 Ferdinando Principiano Barolo Ravera di Monforte
12/5/2023 - ilee Likes this wine: 93 Points
Another superb purchase from La Vita Turchese wineshop in Barolo village.
Mrs L and I were in Turin to watch tennis last month and squeezed in a 24 hour trip to the wonderful Langhe region. It was a short but wonderful experience. Langhe region wines have always been a blind spot for me, as other than a few top names, we don't get much by way of stock or choice in Hong Kong. So, this trip was a real eye (and tastebud) opener. For one thing, the wines were lighter, more delicate, and more wonderfully complex, than I imagined.
A great example was this Ravera di Monforte, which poured out clear ruby like a Volnay, but with most deliciously earthy brushy mineral flavor profile that immediately takes you to the beautiful rolling hills of Langhe. With lower alcohol (13.5%) than most Barolos of recent vintage, this wine is fine and fresh on the palate, with complex juicy red and black berries wrapped in feather-light tannins creating a compelling tasting experience. I look forward to my next visit to this terrific wine region.
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2018 Crissante Alessandria Barolo del Comune di La Morra
11/27/2023 - ilee Likes this wine: 93 Points
Delightful Barolo from a cool and light vintage, this wine has a light clear ruby color that easily passes for a pinot noir. Dark fruit nose with earthy forest notes, with distinct dry autumn hint. Light yet fulsome and balanced on the palate, the fruit is well rounded and very forward. Already drinking nicely. Bought at the La Vite Turchese wine shop in Barolo village.
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