Happy Saturday! I spent my day running errands and then mowing and fertilizing the lawn before it might rain tomorrow, and now I am ready for a nice dinner and glass of wine. Tonight, I have modestly broken an unwritten rule about never opening a Barolo until it's at least a decade old, but I really wanted something Italian with my Italian inspired dinner this evening. I have opened a bottle of 2017 Giordano Baraolo, and hopefully this 9-year-old Nebbiolo is having a well behaved year, so let's find out!
The wine is a lovely bright ruby color in the glass with great clarity. The nose presents classic aromas of cedar, ripe raspberry and dried herbs amid undertones of lavender and kirsch. The first sip an interesting combination of black cherry, cedar and earthy peat that transitions to some funky notes of dusty limestone and powerful floral notes midpalate. The finish is subdued, with mellow tannins providing for some dryness amid a lingering earthy funk.
Overall, I would rate this wine an 8, as it has great potential, but seems to be misbehaving like a petulant child this evening. I have another bottle, so perhaps I'll try this one again in a few years. This wine would pair well with some hard cheeses or hearty southern Italian cuisine that can put this little child in its place. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with some hot Italian sausage with onions and peppers along with linguine sauteed with garlic, olive oil, asparagus and broccoli rabe. Cheers!
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