The medium-bodied 1988 explodes from the glass with a potent, brooding nose of smoke, tar, leather, cocoa and tobacco. It is soft on the palate, with ethereal, perfumed notes of stewed prunes and dried cherries with softened, dryish tannins that recall a traditionally styled wine, and excellent length... eRobertParker.com
Stephen Osgood
the cleanest nose and palate i think i've ever tasted on a 30+ year old Barolo. tons of depth, character, spice. radiant ruby red, diamond clarity in the glass. absolute perfection.
the cleanest nose and palate i think i've ever tasted on a 30+ year old Barolo. tons of depth, character, spice. radiant ruby red, diamond clarity in the glass. absolute perfection.
10Mike Evans
Pretty, with leather and fruit well-knit, a touch of VA, showing more age than I’d expect but still quite nice.
Pretty, with leather and fruit well-knit, a touch of VA, showing more age than I’d expect but still quite nice.
9.2Gerry Schwartz
Drank like a fine old Burg
Drank like a fine old Burg
9.5Gerry Schwartz
Drink now still good but fading
Drink now still good but fading
9.1WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.