"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
