Podere Ruggeri Corsini Barolo 04
winery: Podere Ruggeri Corsini
Podere Ruggeri Corsini Barolo 04 - Seductive aromas of licorice, red berries, rose petals, spice, and resin. The scents from a glass of Barolo are hypnotic and ethereal--there are few wines like it. Maybe the best thing is realizing the aromatics will only improve with time.
The palate offers loads of macerated cherry and blueberry that sweetens on the finish, picking up blackberry, then mingling with cedary spice and subtle dark coca on the structured yet refined finish. This is outstanding value Barolo that will provide years of enjoyment in the cellar--you could buy a case and drink a bottle each year for the next twelve and find an evolving masterpiece. Best to have this with food for near term drinking, like hearty meat dishes (braised short ribs would be perfect), from a decanter.
Ruggeri Corsini is the husband and wife team of Nicola Argamante (vineyard manager) and Loredana Addari (winemaker). Nicola is a prominent viticulturalist who has consulted for some of the biggest names in Italian wine. Together they produce a spectacular portfolio of wine.
One of Richard Baudains', Decanter Magazine, best Barolos from 2004, 5 stars. "Lots of breadth on the nose, ranging from wild berries through flowers and spice to mint and graphite. Punchy impact, long complex development and lingering fragrance in at the end. Suavely elegant. Drink 2009-2024".
91 pts. Wine Spectator- suggested retail $60
"Gorgeous aromas of blackberry, raspberry and strawberry. Full-bodied, with a wonderful core of ripe yet fresh fruit. Long and silky. Ultrarefined. Best after 2011. 450 cases made. Suggested retail $60. - JS"
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