2021 Barolo Vigneto Campe
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The 2021 Barolo Campe Vursu is a medium matte-red hue and leads with a wonderfully mineral-inflected, saturating nose of crushed stones, dried cherry, pine, spice, and wild herbs. The palate offers full-bodied structure, balanced richness, and ripe tannins that have a more rounded feel through the mid-palate. Campe comes from the vineyard's more exposed, higher section, whereas Garretti comes from the hill's lower slopes. Usually, they buy the fruit of Garretti for its approachability. However, the 2021 wines are somewhat flipped, with Garretti offering more nervous energy, and while the Campe is still structured, with the potential for longevity, it has a more velvety and approachable texture that fleshes out with air and makes it quite appealing. Drink 2026-2046.
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Violets with roses as well as crushed cherries. The palate is full-bodied, currently with an imposing tannin structure that shows some bright, albeit greenish, defined fruit on the horizon. Needs some time, but should evolve into an exceptional wine. Better after 2030.
The 2021 Barolo Campè is a dark, potent wine. Black cherry, menthol, mocha, chocolate, leather, licorice and sweet oak infuse the 2021 with notable depth. This is an especially dense, dark Barolo from La Spinetta. Today, the tannins feel rather forbidding. Time in bottle will help, but I expect the 2021 will always be on the unyielding side.