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2012 Elio Grasso Barolo Gavarini Vigna Chinera
$90 bottle
96 Points Antonio Galloni “The 2012 Barolo Gavarini Chiniera is one of the most beautiful, precise wines of the vintage. Finely cut and chiseled, the Gavarini exudes energy and tension, both signatures of this high-altitude, Monforte site. Crushed flowers, dark red berries, mint and crushed rocks are some of the signatures. So many 2012s are open-knit, but Grasso's Gavarini is going to need at least several years in barrel. If anything, the 2012 is a bit austere, but I say that in the best sense of the word. Exotic, alluring and totally stunning, the 2012 is a real knock-out.”
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| | 2012 Vajra Barolo Ravera
$78 bottle
96 Points Antonio Galloni “One of the real knock-out wines of the vintage. Vajra's 2012 Barolo Ravera possesses striking aromatics, vivid, finely sculpted fruit and exceptional balance. Dark red and purplish-hued fruits, lavender, rose petal, mint and hard candy are pushed forward in a sweet, impeccable Barolo that satisfies all the senses. Deep, exquisitely layered and powerful, the 2012 Ravera is shaping up to be a real gem. This is a Barolo to revel in. Next to the Bricco Viole, the Ravera has a bit more mid-palate creaminess and overall depth.”
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| | "Two thousand twelve is one of the most intriguing recent vintages in Barolo. Vietti's 2012s are some of the most powerful, rich wines of the vintage." — Antonio Galloni |
| | Fall Colors in Castiglione Falletto, home to Vietti Winery |
| | 2012 Vietti Barolo Lazzarito
$160 bottle
96 Points Antonio Galloni
“The 2012 Barolo Lazzarito impresses for its precision and class. Iron, smoke and white pepper lift from the glass in a vertical, structured Barolo endowed with real pedigree. A rush of pomegranate, red cherry jam, wild flowers and blood orange meld into the huge, bright finish. In 2012, the Lazzarito reconciles power and finesse like few vintages in the past. For the last few years, the Lazzarito has been knocking on the door of the big boys in this lineup, the Rocche and Ravera. Today, the Lazzarito makes a strong statement that it has arrived.” |
| | 2012 Vietti Barolo Ravera
$185 bottle
96 Points Antonio Galloni
“The 2012 Barolo Ravera is once again a star. Finely cut and chiseled throughout, the 2012 boasts striking precision and nuance. Rose petal, chalk, white pepper, cranberry and pomegranate burst forward in a brilliant, exceptionally polished Barolo built on pure, sculpted elegance. Once again, the Ravera is utterly riveting in its sheer beauty and overall purity.”
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