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Giacosa Fratelli 2006 Vigna Mandorlo Nebbiolo (Barolo)
- $75
Sassy spice and piquant touches of furniture wax, root beer, wild berries, licorice and white truffle open the nose of this vineyard-designate Barolo. In general, the spice aromas stand out most and the wine is squeaky-polished in the mouth. Drink after 2015.
— M.L.
(12/1/2010)
Giacosa Fratelli 1997 Vigna Mandorlo Borolo Nebbiolo (Barolo)
This is a dense, dark tannic wine with firm, huge tannins and wood flavors. Big, solid and chunky, full of powerful, ripe, dark fruits and flavors of cocoa and liquorice. It should develop well over the next 10 years, and then mature for another 10 at least.
— R.V.
(11/15/2002)
Giacosa Fratelli 2000 Rio Sordo Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)
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- $50
This muscular, tightly knit Barbaresco shows intriguing animal, rose and barnyard scents that promise to develop greater complexity over time. Intense and concentrated in the mouth, meaty tannins and searing acidity provide the backdrop for mushroom, charcoal and violet notes that carry over to the long finish. Drink 2010–2020.
— W.E.
(2/1/2010)
Giacosa Fratelli 2006 Bussia Nebbiolo (Barolo)
- $52
Here’s an expression of Nebbiolo from the celebrated Bussia cru that opens with juicy fruit tones of cherry and blackberry backed by charred notes of campfire, cured beef, cigar box, leather and crushed granite. The tannins here boast a very polished, almost squeaky quality. Hold for five more years at least.
— M.L.
(12/1/2010)
Giacosa Fratelli 2005 Vigna Mandorlo Nebbiolo (Barolo)
- $75
This is an elegant and refined Barolo with focused aromas of black fruit, drying mineral and root beer. There’s also a playful side that emerges thanks to the wine’s ripe and plush mouthfeel. Sure, it’s a structured, tannic wine but its fine texture helps make it approachable within the next five years or so.
— M.L.
(12/1/2010)
Giacosa Fratelli 2004 Vigna Mandorlo Nebbiolo (Barolo)
- $70
Vigna Mandorlo ushers forth sweet-smelling aromas of Christmas spice, nutmeg, ginger and vanilla backed by chopped herbs, anise, licorice and underbrush. There’s a layer of smoky mesquite that also appears on the finish. This bright Barolo has a vibrant, sharp feel in the mouth and ends with dusty tannins. Very nice.
— M.L.
(4/1/2009)
Giacosa Fratelli 2008 Basarin Vigna Gianmaté Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)
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- $55
This vibrant Nebbiolo opens with inky, dark concentration and heavy oak notes that will soften and fall into place with a few more years of bottle aging. Ripe fruit, black cherry, dark spice, mesquite, leather, tobacco and soy sauce are all evident components of the layered bouquet.
— M.L.
(9/1/2011)
Giacosa Fratelli 2007 Basarin Vigna Gianmatè Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)
- $52
This moderately oak-driven Barbaresco from the Basarin cru delivers rich layers of spice and vanilla lavished over wild berries and white cherries. The wine is silky and smooth with drying tannins on the close.
— M.L.
(12/1/2010)
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