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BAROLO 2012 DOCG
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer ANDREA OBERTO
Slightly ambering deep red colour. Attractive, slightly spicy, mature ripe plum nose with some bright licorice-sandalwood notes. Dry, very well balanced, harmonious, medium to medium-full bodied, ripe plum flavours with some red pepper flavours with a lingering, fairly high acid finish. Nice high acidity on the finish. This REPEAT has 14.5% alcohol and 2 g/L residual sugar with lot number L1518 on the front label. The 2012 (***) was released on February 4, 2017 at $54.95. CSPC 477174
Type Red Table Wine
Agent Emp Win
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Rating ***(91 points)
Classy, Bright, Old School
LCBO Text Status
TASTING NOTE: A full and rich Barolo with generous fruit, yet always the tone and structure to the wines of this great producer. Firm and silky textured tannins. Flavorful finish. Drink or hold. Score - 93 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Nov. 21, 2016) Price $ 56.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - November 25, 2017
Cases bought 35 (12 bottles per case)

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