2008 Barolo Vigna Chiniera
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Tasting notes
Score 94/100 · James Suckling, Jul 2012
This is so fresh and rich with ripe fruit and spices that turn to cinnamon and berries. Full and super silky with a super long finish. Savory and juicy! Drink now or hold.
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Critic scores
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96/100
Average Score
97
97+/100
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
94
94/100
James Suckling
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97+ points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 97+/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Apr 2012
The 2008 Barolo Gavarini Vigna Chiniera is flat out great. Sweet roses, spices, mint, flowers and red berries are some of the notes that emerge from this profound, utterly moving Barolo. The 2008 possesses dazzling inner perfume, endless layers of bright red fruit and stunning overall balance. Fine, silky tannins frame the extraordinarily, elegant finish. This is a fabulous wine from Gianluca Grasso and his family. Chalky notes frame an energetic, brilliant finish imbued with shades of the 1989.
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Elio Grasso