2009 Barolo Enrico VI
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(from 70- and 40+-year-old vines in what Alberto Cordero describes as the central part of Villero): Good deep red. Captivating aromas of black cherry, strawberry and sweet spices, with subtle notes of dried flowers, woodsmoke, cinnamon and orange peel emerging with air; remarkably aromatic for 2009. Sweet, plush and seamless; round and full, with a three-dimensional texture. Finishes very long and sweet, with suave, broad tannins. A beauty.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Commune of Castiglione Falletto. Concentrated mid ruby with orange tinges. Rich nose of sweet fruit and fruitcake notes. Already open and easygoing, mellow almost. Sped-up evolution – cask sample? Not hugely challenging. (WS)
A flagship wine for the Villero cru in Castiglione Falletto, the 2009 Barolo Enrico VI is a delicious offering that is packed tight with dark fruit intensity and flavor. Earthy tones of underbrush and button mushroom are backed by blackberry, tobacco, leather and a playful touch of sweet cinnamon spice. The wine is opulent and sensual with soft fruit layers that act to cushion the power and structure that holds this beautiful tapestry together. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2035. In family hands since 1340 (spanning an amazing 19 generations), this is one of the oldest estates in Italy. Today, it is run by Giovanni Cordero di Montezemolo and his two children Elena and Alberto. The family owns 30 hectares, of which 28 are a single vineyard in the Annunziata cru of La Morra’s Monfalletto-Gattera hill. They also have two hectares in Castiglione Falletto (the Villero cru) where one of their top wines, the Barolo Enrico VI, is rooted. 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
A wine of gorgeous textural finesse, the 2009 Barolo Enrico VI is seamless from start to finish. Beguiling aromatics meld into expressive fruit in a wine that is all about grace and polish. Layers of flavor continue to build in the glass as the pedigree of this parcel, located in Castiglione Falletto's Villero, emerges over time. Tar, licorice, spices and dark cherries linger on the close. The balance of fruit, oak and tannin is superb.