2007 Barolo Mariondino
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Tasting notes
Full medium red. Aromas of red plum and spicy cinnamon oak. Broad and sweet, but with redcurrant and spicy oak flavors dominating the Barolo character. Oak tannins turn a bit drying on the finish. Here the Barolo perfume appears to be overwhelmed by the wine's oak element.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2007 Barolo Mariondino is a huge overachiever in this vintage. The wine bursts from the glass with an explosive array of dark red raspberries, smoke, anise, dried roses and French oak. Deceptively medium in body, the Mariondino possesses superb depth and an intensity that carries through beautifully to the long, enveloping finish. Floral notes add the final flourishes. The Mariondino is a great example of a wine from a generally less-favored site that excels in 2007.
The 2007 Barolo Mariondino is a huge overachiever in this vintage. The wine bursts from the glass with an explosive array of dark red raspberries, smoke, anise, dried roses and French oak. Deceptively medium in body, the Mariondino possesses superb depth and an intensity that carries through beautifully to the long, enveloping finish. Floral notes add the final flourishes. The Mariondino is a great example of a wine from a generally less-favored site that excels in 2007. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2027. Importer: Montecastelli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 414-4898