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Flavio Roddolo Bricco Appiani Langhe Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
I've long referred this wine as 'Italy's Greatest Cabernet' and, truth be told, it's always arguably been my favorite Cabernet on Earth. It's so aromatic, so classic, so focused, so chiseled and so mineral, and then with the same extended elevage that Roddolo's other wines get (and often way longer) you get a wine that, for sub-$100 drinks at full maturity right out of the gate. We drank a bottle of the 2010 the other day and, wow is it good right now. It's a sublimely classic, dark, muscular Cabernet that has a fabulous tarry, savory/balsamic nuance to it that is both singular and mesmerizing. It's the Barolo of Cabernet. I'm serious. Vintage: 2011 Country: Italy Region: Piedmont Appellation: Langhe Rosso DOC Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon Farming: Organic Drink: Now-2035 ABV: 14.5%
Ratings on Delectable
Steve Rura
My first Italian Cab. Interesting! But I can’t say I love it. Somewhat vegetal nose. Earthy, metallic and mineral with good acidity. Dark fruit and some prune. Grippy tannins. Very long finish. Big 14.5% abv. It’s a well-made wine, just not a style that calls my name. A little too dark and heavy. I might like it better during the winter, so I’ll save my other 2 bottles. Having it with very un-Italian teriyaki salmon and ginger-garlic bok choy.
My first Italian Cab. Interesting! But I can’t say I love it. Somewhat vegetal nose. Earthy, metallic and mineral with good acidity. Dark fruit and some prune. Grippy tannins. Very long finish. Big 14.5% abv. It’s a well-made wine, just not a style that calls my name. A little too dark and heavy. I might like it better during the winter, so I’ll save my other 2 bottles. Having it with very un-Italian teriyaki salmon and ginger-garlic bok choy.
8.7
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