2001 Barolo Margheria
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Pira's 2001 Barolo Margheria, a medium ruby, offers a super-fine, perfumed nose of spices, vanilla and menthol. Today it is austere and inexpressive on the palate showing just a hint of ripe red fruit, but displaying good length. Although some rough edges remain, it seems to offer outstanding potential. Aged 25% in barriques and 75% in 25 hectoliter casks.
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Pira’s 2001 Barolo Margheria, a medium ruby, offers a super-fine, perfumed nose of spices, vanilla and menthol. Today it is austere and inexpressive on the palate showing just a hint of ripe red fruit, but displaying good length. Although some rough edges remain, it seems to offer outstanding potential. Aged 25% in barriques and 75% in 25 hectoliter casks. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2016. 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
Good deep red. Superripe aromas of raspberry and nutty oak. Sweet, lush and rich, with the nutty character carrying through on the palate. Large-scaled, full, silky Barolo with considerable early appeal. Finishes with ripe, sweet tannins and very good length.