Saturday, January 12, 2013

Clerico "Ginestra" Barolo 1999

Deep red, some rim evolution.

Vinturi - sexy nose of Frangelico, cherry liqueur, dried herbs and a hint of grilled meat.

Deep, powerful and intense immediately - absolutely packed mid-palate in terms of flavor, flesh and intense acid/tannin synergy. Wildly structured, but manages to display Tanzer's "inner-mouth perfume". This is absolutely incredible wine and isn't even close to maturity. Stunning. Buy it if you can find it.

$75 on release.