I’ll admit I’ve come rather late to the Italy party. But after tasting some fermenting California Nebbiolo (one word, wow!), it was time to go to the source for an education. What I bought first was definitely on score and review; Vinfolio had plenty in stock and on sale. I bought the HALF PRICE!
2003 Saffirio Barolo Persiera because of the gnome on the label, it’s true. But I had had the Barbera a few weeks prior and it was great for the price. The Barolo should have been decanted; it showed prettier aromatics the next morning. Lesson learned.
The second was my very first Giacosa, a
1998 Barbaresco Gallina. No, it doesn’t have a score or review from Advocate or Spectator, but at 10 years of age, this wine is beautiful. At one point it was dead on macaroon…and I hear it was rife with tar and roses the next day. There are only 5 in stock and at a full $100 less than the Santo Stefano, a fantastic value.
