2012 Barolo Le Albe
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The 2012 Barolo Albe is a solid entry-level offering from the Vajra family. Crushed flowers, sweet red berries, tobacco, spices and autumn leaves all open up nicely. Mid-weight gracious and open-knit, the 2012 Albe is an excellent choice for drinking over the next handful of years. The 2012 is a bit more forward and less structured than most previous editions, so I would choose to err on the conservative side and drink it sooner rather than later.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Grapes originate from the Fossati, La Volta ad Coste di Vergne crus in Barolo. Just mid ruby. Captivating, lifted nose and I could swear this has some new oak to it. Very taut palate with lots of powdery tannins and integrated acidity. Finely fragrant, minerally, almost salty finish. Elegant and a little slimmer than usual, but with great length. (WS)