2007 Barolo Brunate
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Bright, dark red. Explosive aromas of black raspberry, plum, truffle, espresso and musky soil tones, plus hints of leather and game. Deep, sexy and silky-sweet, with an almost roasted ripeness to the plum and currant flavors. Sweet tannins are covered by fruit on the very long, subtly building back end. Has plenty of structure for aging but this is already a knockout. (ST)
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2007 Barolo Brunate strikes a nice middle ground between the Fossati and the Case Nere in its dark red fruit, menthol, licorice and elegant, well-integrated oak. This shows lovely delineation and nuance, along with high-toned balsamic notes that add freshness to the finish. The Brunate is a sensual, somewhat mysterious wine that gives up its charms with far more reluctance than the other wines in this lineup.
The 2007 Barolo Brunate strikes a nice middle ground between the Fossati and the Case Nere in its dark red fruit, menthol, licorice and elegant, well-integrated oak. This shows lovely delineation and nuance, along with high-toned balsamic notes that add freshness to the finish. The Brunate is a sensual, somewhat mysterious Barolo that gives up its charms with far more reluctance than the other wines in this lineup. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. Importers: New France Wine Co., St. Paul, MN; tel. (651) 698-2533, Cutting Edge Selections, Mariemont, OH, Elite Brands USA, Kalamazoo, MI, tel. (616) 405-3260
The 2007 Barolo Brunate strikes a nice middle ground between the Fossati and the Case Nere in its dark red fruit, menthol, licorice and elegant, well-integrated oak. This shows lovely delineation and nuance, along with high-toned balsamic notes that add freshness to the finish. The Brunate is a sensual, somewhat mysterious Barolo that gives up its charms with far more reluctance than the other wines in this lineup. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. Wine Advocate.February, 2011