2006 Barolo Giachini
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A beguiling, deep bouquet melds seamlessly into dark cherries, menthol and spices as the 2006 Barolo Giachini flows onto the palate. This shows gorgeous detail and delineation, with additional layers of textural richness from the well-integrated French oak. A superbly elegant and beautifully crafted wine, the 2006 Barolo Giachini is a terrific effort from one of La Morra's top sites.
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A beguiling, deep bouquet melds seamlessly into dark cherries, menthol and spices as the 2006 Barolo Giachini flows onto the palate. This shows gorgeous detail and delineation, with additional layers of textural richness from the well-integrated French oak. A superbly elegant and beautifully crafted wine, the 2006 Barolo Giachini is a terrific effort from one of La Morra’s top sites. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026. This is a wonderful set of new releases from proprietor Giuliano Corino, one of La Morra’s finest growers. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119
(aged in 40% new oak) Bright ruby-red. Sexy perfume of plum, brown spices and minerals. Sweet, fleshy and ripe but with plenty of underlying structure and power. This very concentrated 2006 is best today on the very long, suave back end, which displays excellent energy, a note of dried flowers and an enticing oaky sweetness.