Barale Fratelli
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Barale Fratelli 2007 Vigna Castellero Nebbiolo (Barolo)
- $69
Barolo Castellero opens with vibrant tones of red cherry and cassis with elegant tones of licorice, cola, mesquite smoke and dried lavender flowers. It’s a nuanced, feminine expression of Nebbiolo with impressive complexity and solid tannins at the back.
— M.L.
(9/1/2011)
Barale Fratelli 2005 Vigna Cannubi Nebbiolo (Barolo)
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Delicate and ethereal aromas of wild berry, balsam, cola, white pepper and aromatic herbs emerge from this characteristic Barolo. The wine slides down the palate with tonic freshness and personality, culminating in menthol flavors on the close.
— M.L.
(2/1/2010)
Barale Fratelli 2005 Vigna Castellero Nebbiolo (Barolo)
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Compared to the estate’s Vigna Cannubi cru, this expression of Nebbiolo offers slightly more structure, density and staying power. The aromas here recall black cherry, plum, spice and Spanish cedar. The mouthfeel is rich, supple and very clean. Drink after 2014.
— M.L.
(2/1/2010)
Barale Fratelli 2004 Vigna Castellero Riserva Nebbiolo (Barolo)
Riserva Vigna Castellero is an approachable and elegant food wine with focused aromas of wild berry and cassis, backed by mineral, cola and powdered licorice. There’s a polished and fine nature to the mouthfeel and the wine would stand up to juicy filet mignon topped with foie gras and mushroom pâté.
— M.L.
(12/1/2010)
Barale Fratelli 2007 Bussia Nebbiolo (Barolo)
- $69
Leather, tobacco and light Bresaola open the nose of this dark, masculine Barolo. But wait a few minutes and the wine starts to deliver elegant tones of rose, violet, tar and polished granite stone. The wine is not propped up by huge intensity, but it does offer a cool, streamlined feel.
— M.L.
(9/1/2011)
Barale Fratelli 2004 Vigna Cannubi Nebbiolo (Barolo)
- $90
You’ll love the vertical delivery of this delicate Barolo. Aromas of cherry cola, cedar, truffle and anise go straight to the nose and are followed by subtle shadings of wild berry, clove, allspice and a hint of dill. Instead of intensity, this wine offers penetration and persistency with a bright and crisp mouthfeel.
— M.L.
(4/1/2009)
Barale Fratelli 2007 Serraboella Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)
The historic Barale Fratelli estate offers this bright Barbaresco from the Serraboella cru. The beautiful wine is pristine and tight with loads of berry fruit and spice. It’s tart, spicy and clean on the finish. Pair it with ravioli with lamb-based meat sauce.
— M.L.
(12/1/2010)
Barale Fratelli 2006 Vigna Castellero Nebbiolo (Barolo)
This vineyard-designate Barolo opens with slightly gritty aromas of coffee rinds, crushed mineral and raspberry or pomegranate fruit. But the aromatic impact is also surprising as those notes evolve into cola, root beer and earthy violets. The wine is silky and firm in the mouth and the tannins are still young.
— M.L.
(12/1/2010)
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