LIFE | WINE Bruno Giacosa Falletto Barolo Falletto Vigna Le Giacomo Rocche Fenocchio This is incredibly powerful Barolo Cannubi and structured, with so much Parusso Barolo Wow. This is so tannin backbone and ripe Bussia perfumed and fruit. Aromas of plums and This is one of the beautiful, with scents hazelnuts. Full-bodied and greatest wines I have of berry, walnut, dried chewy. Fabulous finish. Needs ever had from here. Barolo Brilliance herb and cherry. So three to four years to come So much ripe cherry, subtle. Full body, together. Great wine. No The 2013 Barolo vintage yielded across-the-board beauties raspberry and floral super-integrated Falleto was made in 2013, character. Medium that show precision and intensity, and it’s surely one of the best tannins and a long only Le Rocche. 97 points body, super-refined finish. Gorgeous. vintages since 2008, writes after tasting more than tannins, and a long James Suckling Best Cannubi this and flavourful finish. 300. These are young nebbiolos that will please wine lovers with year? Drink or hold. So much going on 97 points their classic structure yet accessibility. In other words, you can here. Better in 2021. drink them now or lay them down. You’ll enjoy them either way. 97 points Here are 10 bottles from the 2013 vintage not to miss
Poderi Aldo Conterno Elvio Cogno Barolo Cicala Barolo Ravera The aromas of flowers, Wonderful complexity blackberry and white and subtlety here with truffle are superb. Full firmness. Aromas of to medium body and orange peel, stone, ultra-fine tannins. The walnut and dark fruit. finish lasts for minutes. Medium to full body, An amazing Cicala. plenty of fruit and a racy To see the full list of top 2013 Barolo vintages, visit jamessuckling.com Don’t miss this. Drink finish. A beauty. Drink or in 2022. 99 points hold. 97 points
Elio Grasso Barolo Gavarini Chiniera Marchesi di Barolo Beautiful aromas of Barolo Sarmassa tar, rose and berries Fantastic nose to this follow through to a full wine, with aromas of rose, body, soft and silky blackberry, strawberry and orange peel. Full-bodied, Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato Vietti Barolo tannins, and a long tight and focused, with Extremely complex and showing the Ravera and flavourful finish. firm and racy tannins. It terroir of Serralunga with rose stems, Fresh and vivid, with Paolo Scavino Tight and focused. really shows a laser-guided wet earth, strawberry and mushroom. strawberry, rose petal Barolo Cannubi Fantastic wine. Drink backbone of acidity and Orange peel to boot. Full to medium and sandalwood. Full Aromas of strawberry, or hold for many years tannin. Serious all around. body, ultra-fine tannins and bright body, firm and silky, with flowers and tea follow ahead. 96 points Drink in 2022. 96 points acidity. Fascinating character that a beautiful balance and through to a full body, a takes everything from the aromas. length. A fabulous young dense centre palate, and Lightly chewy on the finish. Expanding. Barolo. Try in 2020. a tannic and structured Needs time to soften with bottle age. 97 points finish. Big and powerful Better in 2021. 98 points Cannubi. Tiny production. Drink in 2022. 96 points
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