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Score 93-96/100 · Drink 2004-2018, Robert Parker, Oct 2001

The dense, opulent, flamboyant 1998 Barolo Vigna Rionda possesses soaring aromas of plum and kirsch liqueur, smoke, balsam wood, black tea, licorice, and tobacco. Opulent, full-bodied, and gorgeously pure, it has enough glycerin, fruit, and tannin to fill and stain the mouth. This blockbuster Barolo requires 2-3 years of cellaring; it will drink beautifully between 2004-2018. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411

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Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

95
93-96/100

Robert Parker

90
90+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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90+ points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 90+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Full ruby-red. Reduced nose hints at cherry, marzipan, licorice, underbrush and oak. Lush and chewy on entry but dominated by its backbone today and rather unforthcoming in the middle palate. Finishes with grainy, slightly tough tannins. At least as backward as the Marenca, but appears to have more extract.

About the producer

Luigi Pira
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Product details

Grape Blend

Nebbiolo

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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