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Score 84/100 · Drink 2016, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Oct 2017

The 1996 Barolo San Giovanni is fully mature and heavily marked by its 100% new oak. Any remaining bottles need to be finished off.

Critic scores

Critic scores
88
88/100

Average Score

90
90/100

Robert Parker

90
90/100

Robert Parker

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90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Drink 2002-2015, Robert Parker, Aug 1999

The textbook 1996 Barolo San Giovanni offers a classic tar and rose petal-scented bouquet with hints of cherry liqueur, smoke, and dried herbs. This dark ruby-colored wine is full-bodied, dense, and layered, with outstanding concentration and purity. There is moderate tannin as well as superb depth and muscle. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2015. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411

90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Robert Parker

The textbook 1996 Barolo San Giovanni offers a classic tar and rose petal-scented bouquet with hints of cherry liqueur, smoke, and dried herbs. This dark ruby-colored wine is full-bodied, dense, and layered, with outstanding concentration and purity. There is moderate tannin as well as superb depth and muscle. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2015. Aug 1999, www.robertparker.com

89.5 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 89.5/100 · Drink 0-0, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Ruby red to the rim. Redcurrant, flowers, oak spice and a faintly animal quality on the nose. Minerally, pungent and penetrating, though not especially sweet. Finishes with firm, slightly tough tannins. Seems a bit dry at the core.

About the producer

Gianfranco Alessandria
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Product details

Country / Region
Grape Blend

Nebbiolo

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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