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Score 88/100 · Drink 2009-2016, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Dec 2007

The 2004 Barolo is a big, powerful wine. Today it comes across as quite austere, and I am not sure the fruit will ever emerge from underneath the wine’s imposing structure. If it does, this bottling will merit a higher score but for now the balance seems to be missing. Pira’s Barolo is aged in cask. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2016. 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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89
89/100

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89
89/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

88
88/100

Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate

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89 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 89/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Nov 2007

(this and the Margheria are aged in 20- and 30-hectoliter Slovenian casks) Good medium red. High-toned aromas of plum, smoked meat and nutty oak; good lift in an old school way. Sweet, smooth and vinous, with slightly rustic flavors of plum, leather and game. But this persistent bottling boasts ripe tannins and plenty of personality.

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Luigi Pira
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Grape Blend

Nebbiolo

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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