92
points
Poderi Colla 2001 Bricco del Drago Dolcetto (Langhe)
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$35
Lovely stuff, showing much better fruit than the 2000 did. Slightly floral on the nose (like rose petals), but complex and earthy as well, with hints of iron ore, black cherries and tobacco. This is 85% Dolcetto, 15% Nebbiolo, and is nicely balanced, with masses of soft tannins on the finish. Drink now–2010. Imported by Empson (USA) Ltd.
— J.C.
(3/1/2006)
91
points
Poderi Colla 2001 Dardi Le Rose Bussia Nebbiolo (Barolo)
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$60
Smells a bit earthy and rustic, with scents of leather and iron ore, but the fruit emerges on the palate, slowly unfolding to reveal layers of plums and black cherries. This is a wine whose true potential is seen most clearly on the finish at this early stage of its evolution, where it gains in fruit intensity and complexity, boding well for the future. Try in 10…
— J.C.
(3/1/2006)