1999 Barolo
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Tasting notes
Score 88/100 · Drink 2005-2016, Daniel Thomases, Wine Advocate, Oct 2003
The 1999 Barolo is a fine regular bottling, classic in its floral and anisette aromas, sustained and continuous with good concentration on the palate. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2016. 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
Critic scores
Critic scores
89
89/100
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89
89/100
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
88
88/100
Daniel Thomases, Wine Advocate
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89 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 89/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Medium brick-red. Complex, rather delicate nose combines dried flowers, camphor and brown spices. Sweet and fat but boasts better structure and verve than the '98. A fairly sizable, serious Barolo normale, with sweet, nicely buffered tannins and very good length.
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Luigi Pira