2007 Barolo Case Nere
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Bright, dark red. Musky, reduced aromas of wild red berries, coffee, underbrush and game; complex and sexy. Then less pliant and expressive in the mouth than the Brunate, with a more restrained sweetness. But this backward wine's lovely definition, strong tannic spine and finishing minerality suggest it will reward aging.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2007 Barolo Case Nere could easily be mistaken for a Barolo from Serralunga. It is a huge, hulking wine packed with dark plums, wild cherries, smoke, underbrush, spices and French oak. The Case Nere turns a bit more elegant on the mid-palate yet remains a fairly large-scaled, extroverted wine best suited to rich, hearty foods. The tannins are surprisingly soft for such a big, young Barolo, and the Case Nere can be enjoyed upon release, especially with some air. A streak of graphite and minerals adds freshness on the finish.
The 2007 Barolo Case Nere could easily be mistaken for a Barolo from Serralunga. It is a huge, hulking wine packed with dark plums, wild cherries, smoke, underbrush, spices and French oak. The Case Nere turns a bit more elegant on the mid-palate yet remains a fairly large-scaled, extroverted wine best suited to rich, hearty foods. The tannins are surprisingly soft for such a big, young Barolo, and the Case Nere can be enjoyed upon release, especially with some air. A streak of graphite and minerals adds freshness on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022. Importers: New France Wine Co., St. Paul, MN; tel. (651) 698-2533, Cutting Edge Selections, Mariemont, OH, Elite Brands USA, Kalamazoo, MI, tel. (616) 405-3260
The 2007 Barolo Case Nere could easily be mistaken for a Barolo from Serralunga. It is a huge, hulking wine packed with dark plums, wild cherries, smoke, underbrush, spices and French oak. The Case Nere turns a bit more elegant on the mid-palate yet remains a fairly large-scaled, extroverted wine best suited to rich, hearty foods. The tannins are surprisingly soft for such a big, young Barolo, and the Case Nere can be enjoyed upon release, especially with some air. A streak of graphite and minerals adds freshness on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022. Feb 2011, www.robertparker.com