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VIRNA
These wines were tasted for the Piedmont report in the July 1, 2009, issue of Wine Spectator INSIDER and Wine Spectator June 15, by James Suckling.
Barolo Riserva 2003
93 points | $65 | 200 cases imported | Red
This is very decadent, with strawberry jam and rose water aromas.
Full-bodied and very, very soft, with pretty, rich fruit and a long,
creamy finish. Almost ready to drink. Fruit forward style. Best
from 2011 through 2015.—J.S.
Barolo Preda Sarmassa 2005
93 points | $65 | 200 cases imported | Red
Strawberry pie aromas, with lemon peel underneath. Full bodied with chewy tannins and a long finish. This is focused and concentrated for the vintage. Chewy. Best after 2013. J.S.
These wines were tasted for the Piedmont report in the December 15, 2008, issue of Wine Spectator magazine.
Barbera d'Alba Superiore San Giovanni 2005 Score 86
Barolo 2004 Score 89 Issue Jun 15,2008
Aromas of strawberry, plum and chocolate follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins, a citrus undertone and a medium finish. Best after 2010. 1,500 cases made. –JS
Barolo Cannubi Boschis 2004 Score 91 Issue Jun 15,2008
Solid and Frity, with ripe, polished tannins and plenty of licorice, berry and mineral character. Very long and silky, Best after 2011
Barolo Preda Sarmassa 2004 Score 91 Issue Jun 15,2008
Aromas of strawberry and violet, with just a hint of perfume. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a clean, refined finish.Very pretty indeed. Delicate yet structured. Best after 2012.
Dolcetto d'Alba 2007 Score 82
Nebbiolo d'Alba 2005 Score 85
Barolo
2000 Cannubi Boschis Score 92
Big and rich with raisin, spice and berry aromas
and flavors. Full-bodied, with silky tannins
and a long finish. Tight. Powerful. Best after
2008. 100 cases
Barolo
2000 Preda Sarmassa Score 91
Loads
of plumy, almost pruny character with hints of
licorice. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and
a long finish. Juicy wine. Needs time. Best after
2008. 600 cases made. J.S.Barolo
2000 Score 90 Roses
and plums with hints of raisins and dried fruits.
Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a ripe fruit
aftertaste. Delicious already. Best after 2007.
3,000 cases made. J.S.
Barolo
2001 Preda Sarmassa Score 90
Plum and berry with hints of raisin on
the nose follow through to a full-bodied palate,
with fine tannins and a silky finish. Slightly
one-dimensional but focused and pretty. New winery
for me. Best after 2007. 600 cases made
Barolo
2001 Cannubi Boschis Score 88
A balanced and refined young Barolo with pretty
prune, berry and floral character. Medium-bodied,
with fine tannins and a fresh finish. A new
winery for me. Nicely done. Best after 2007.
500 cases made.
Barolo Preda Sarmassa Riserva 1999 Score
91
Blackberry, chocolate and cedar aromas follow
through to a full-bodied palate with silky tannins
and a ripe fruity aftertaste. Best after 2007.
550 cases made. J.S.
Barbera
d’Alba Superiore San Giovanni 2003 Score
86
Aromas of Violets and Berries with a hint of
new wood. Medium-bodied, with good fruit and
a clean, crisp finish. Drink now. 800 cases
made. J.S.
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