2016 Barolo Otin Fiorin Pie Franco - Michet
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The 2016 Barolo Piè Franco is every bit as impressive as it was last year. What a wine! Rich, powerful and explosive, the 2016 possesses unreal depth and stature to burn. Once again, I am so impressed with the wine's presence. The Franco is usually ethereal and fleeting, but not here. The 2016 is a bold wine that demands attention. Dark red fruit, sage, iron, leather, licorice and rose petal open with a bit of coaxing. Readers who can find the 2016 are in for a real treat. It is without question one of the wines of the vintage.
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The 2016 Barolo Piè Franco is surprisingly virile in 2016. If I had tasted the two 2016s blind, I would have likely mixed them up. Dark cherry, menthol, sage, lavender, spice and savory herbs give the 2016 myriad shades of nuance as well as complexity. A wine of real depth and power, the Franco is simply stunning in 2016. It will need a bit of time to be at its best - the 2016 is a long-distance runner. In 2016, there was not enough volume to do submerged cap fermentation. Boy, is it gorgeous.
About the producer
Serralunga d’Alba’s Cappellano is one of Barolo’s most legendary producers, producing ultra-traditional styles of Nebbiolo. Made famous by Teobaldo and now in the hands of his son Augusto, the estate is best known for its Barolo Piè Franco, a wine from ungrafted vines in the Gabutti Cru.