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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
96
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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