Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Monfalletto 1996

Evolved red/rust.

Incredible nose (even w/o decanting). Amaretto, tea, burnished oak spice, light tar, cherry jam, floral perfume, soy sauce.

Nice mid-palate, especially for Barolo, but not as complex in the mouth. Tannin/acid synergy still strong, but this is enjoyable nonetheless. This is really good action. Finely wrought and pure.

Day 3 - Strawberry jam and caramel. Barolo's driving structure in spades. I think I'm vastly under-estimating this wine's longevity.



$50?