95
points
Aurelio Settimo 2007 Rocche dell'Annunziata Nebbiolo (Barolo)
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$65
Wonderful, this is a wine that will blow you away. It’s magnificent on all levels, from its complexity to its long endurance on the palate. Aromas of red fruit, roasted coffee bean, smoked pancetta and soft spice build in intensity and brightness the longer the wine stays in the glass. Firm, velvety tannins promise long aging potential.
— M.L.
(9/1/2011)
93
points
Aurelio Settimo 1999 Rocche Nebbiolo (Barolo)
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$45
Artfully combines enormous power, complexity and finesse. Aromas and flavors include tar, roses, orange peel, cherries, anise, dried spices and earth, all in a rich, chewy wine that reveals the beginnings of elegance. Finishes long, with ripe tannins that need time to resolve. Try in 2015.
— J.C.
(11/15/2004)
91
points
Aurelio Settimo 1999 Nebbiolo (Barolo)
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$38
A fine example of old-school Barolo, with Nebbiolo character in spades. Dried cherries, leather and spice combine in this meaty, chewy, tannic mouthful. Thankfully, the tannins are ripe and forgiving, not hard and astringent. Finishes long, with lovely hints of roasted meat.
— J.C.
(11/15/2004)