2000 Barolo Vigna Rionda
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The 2000 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a superb opening to this lunch. Hints of cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, dried herbs, mint, underbrush and spice are all indicative of a Barolo that has reached maturity. The 2000 has enough freshness to drink well for another handful of years, but I would not puh my luck too far beyond that. Today, it is a total charmer.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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While the 2001 is all a about understated elegance, the 2000 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a powerhouse. The early accessibility this wine showed in its youth is all but gone. Today it comes across as a powerful, structured Barolo in need of serious cellaring. The barest hints of earthiness, dark fruit and herbs are there, but they are buried underneath a massive wall of tannins. Patience is the key.
Readers looking for a more accessible vintage of the estate's Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda will delight in the 2000. Though not terribly expressive in its aromatics, it reveals the vintage's opulent qualities in its abundant super-ripe fruit and fleshy, supple personality. With some air it is drinking well today and will offer highly enjoyable drinking to at least age 15, if not beyond.
Readers looking for a more accessible vintage of the estate’s Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda will delight in the 2000. Though not terribly expressive in its aromatics, it reveals the vintage’s opulent qualities in its abundant super-ripe fruit and fleshy, supple personality. With some air it is drinking well today and will offer highly enjoyable drinking to at least age 15, if not beyond. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2015. Importer: Domaine Select, New York, NY; tel. (212) 279-0799