2006 Barolo Enrico VI
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The 2006 Barolo Enrico VI presents a more typical profile of the Villero vineyard in its wild cherries, mint, menthol, resin and sweet spices. Here the fruit is beautifully layered all the way through to the textured, precise finish. The 2006 is far less rewarding today than the 2007, but much more in line with the level great wines from this site can reach.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2006 Barolo Enrico VI presents a more typical profile of the Villero vineyard in its wild cherries, mint, menthol, resin and sweet spices. Here the fruit is beautifully layered all the way through to the textured, precise finish. The 2006 is far less rewarding today than the 2007, but more in line with the level great wines from this site can reach. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2031. Cordero di Montezemolo is one of the few estates where the 2006s are more interesting than the 2007s, with the exception of the entry-level Barolo Monfalleto. Various American importers, including: Omniwines Distributing Co. LLC, Linden Hill, NY; tel. (718) 353-8700, Wine WareHouse, City of Commerce, CA; tel. (323) 724-1700; Bertin Henri Selections, 10900 NW 21st St, Unit 180, Doral, FL 33172; tel: (305) 343-4054
Castiglione Falletto. Pale-ish, brilliant ruby with broad orange rim. Spicy, sweet and very appealing. Slightly stewed on the palate which will affect its life span, but acidity keeps the tension on the palate. (WS)
Medium red with an amber edge. Very ripe, complex nose melds strawberry, cherry, earth and underbrush; one senses the soil here. Penetrating but harmonious acidity gives this perfumed, ripe wine an enticing light touch. The most tannic of these three 2006s but the tannins are sweet and horizontal. Complex and suave Barolo.