1997 Barolo Vigna Piccole

Armando Parusso

90Average Score

Northern Italy / Italy

Red

This wine reveals a terrific vintage's jammy, low acid, exotic, flamboyant character. It possesses considerable tannin, but its ostentatious personality is overwhelming. Aug 1999, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 89-91/100

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£77.00

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Average Score

Robert ParkerScore: 89-91/100

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Product Details

Country

Italy

Region

Northern Italy

Sub-region

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Country

Italy

Region

Northern Italy

Sub-region

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Average Score

Robert ParkerScore: 89-91/100