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2004 Guido Porro Barolo Santa CaterinaNebbiolo from Italy

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WINE: "Maceration in cement vats 20-25 days; pumping over 3-4 times daily, three years in 15- to 25-hl Slavonian oak botti, both vineyards in the Lazzarito cru of Barolo, Lazz...

90 Antonio Galloni - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
90 Wine Spectator

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90 Antonio Galloni - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The 2004 Barolo Vigna Santa Caterina possesses high-pitched aromatics and pretty, balsamic notes that add complexity to the dark red fruit. This remains a precise, somewhat austere Barolo, but it just needs time in bottle to fill out a bit. Today it comes across as a rather delicate, feminine Barolo compared to the more masculine Lazzairasco, yet there is a transparency to this wine I find highly attractive. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2022." (10/08)

90 Wine Spectator

"Lots of dried cherry aromas, with hints of flowers. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. Structured yet polished. Best after 2012. 280 cases made. -JS" (06/08)

Product Description:

WINE:
"Maceration in cement vats 20-25 days; pumping over 3-4 times daily, three years in 15- to 25-hl Slavonian oak botti, both vineyards in the Lazzarito cru of Barolo, Lazzairasco: 380 m altitude; SW exposure, Santa Caterina: 400-410 m altitude; W exposure, the difference between the Barolos is due primarily to the ages of the vines." -Importer

WINERY:
"Reviews and notes on Guido Porro regularly refer to him as 'under the radar': the wines he makes are worthy of a stellar reputation. The Porros continue to work just as their predecessors did - the only major change over the last few decades has been the decision to bottle at the estate instead of selling the wine in demijohns or barrels - and they like to keep things simple and down to earth." -Importer

Product Detail

Item #	42451
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Sub-Region	Barolo
Ratings	90 - Antonio Galloni - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 90 - Wine Spectator
Vintage	2004
Color	Red
ABV	14.5%
Varietal(s)	Nebbiolo

Size	750mL
Closure	Cork
Features
Taste	blackberry, cherry, smoke and earth
Nose	truffle, cherry, plum, leather and vanilla

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