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Principiano Ferdinando 2006 Ravera Nebbiolo (Barolo)
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- $65
The Ravera cru is celebrated for its power and elegance and this beautiful Barolo definitely delivers both. The wine shows beautifully linear aromas of red fruit, blue flower, smoke and exotic spice backed by bright intensity and firm tannins.
— M.L.
(9/1/2011)
Principiano Ferdinando 2004 Boscareto Nebbiolo (Barolo)
Harmony and elegance best describe this phenomenal cru wine from Ferdinando Principiano. No element is out of place: the aromas are compelling and intense yet show excellent integration of fruit and spicy oak. This wine would pair beautifully with duck roasted with black truffle.
— M.L.
(4/1/2009)
Principiano Ferdinando 1999 Boscareto Nebbiolo (Barolo)
- $60
Creamy and lush, this wine will be derided in some quarters for being too New Wave, but to us it strikes a fine balance between lush fruit and lavish oak without losing its identity as Barolo. Drink now–2015.
— W.E.
(4/2/2004)
Principiano Ferdinando 2004 Serralunga Nebbiolo (Barolo)
Principiano’s elegant Serralunga cru expression offers remarkable linearity and purity of fruit. You’ll recognize tones of blackberry, white truffle, licorice, leather, spice and pressed flower. The wine boasts richness and fullness in the mouth, suggesting a pairing with risotto or slowly roasted meats.
— M.L.
(4/1/2009)
Principiano Ferdinando 2006 Serralunga Nebbiolo (Barolo)
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- $35
Elegant, austere, ethereal and tight in its aromatic delivery, this classic Barolo offers pristine berry tones backed by power and determination. Nebbiolo from Serralunga d’Alba tends to be more structured, dark and intense overall.
— M.L.
(9/1/2011)
Principiano Ferdinando 2004 Serralunga Nebbiolo (Barolo)
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- $55
Woodsy notes are intertwined with cedar, rose and flowery aromas that evolve into rose petal and cherry flavors on the palate. While not concentrated, this wine is quite elegant and approachable in its youth. Drink now to 2014.
— W.E.
(2/1/2010)
Principiano Ferdinando 2009 Coste Nebbiolo (Langhe)
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This is a tight, compact Nebbiolo that opens with ripe, almost jammy red cherry and strawberry aromas backed by fresh tobacco and Indian spice. The wine closes with thin crispness and a compact feel overall.
— M.L.
(9/1/2011)
Principiano Ferdinando 2009 Laura Barbera (Barbera d'Alba)
Laura is a plush and velvety Barbera d’Alba with bright berry and cherry tones followed by crisp, bright acidity. Pair this wine with gnocchi and creamy gorgonzola sauce.
— M.L.
(5/1/2011)
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