89
points
Azienda Agricola Pugnane 1996 Vigna Villero Barolo Nebbiolo (Barolo)
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$39
Boasts a plethora of great aromas, including cabbage, beet, caramel and cola. A whiff of sawdust and creosote lead into similar flavors on the palate, combining with tea, earth, hard salami and raspberry. Smooth, firm tannins point to good aging potential, which may give the sharp acidity time to integrate.
— W.E.
(11/15/2002)