a tasting of the foot of the hill

[Andre]

Craig's wonderful article on the Barolo war did remind me it was high time I tasted a few:

Roero Arneis Prunotto 1999 [White]

A good balance between tropical ripe fruit and a dry earthy finish.

The Reds:

Barbera d’Asti Michele Chiarelo 1999

A simple form of Barbera di Asti .well made but not interesting.

Barbera d’Asti Costamiole Prunotto1997

A modern Barolo style barbera – very impressive.

Langhe Nebiolo Produtori del Barbareco 2000

A good value for the money Nabiolo, dry and tasty.

Barbaresco Produtori del Barbaresco 1997

A good example of a rather simple yet appealing Barbaresco. Very good value.

Barbaresco Asili 1996

Massive full-bodied barbaresco that was a crime to open so young. I would wait 2 more years before opening my next bottle.

Barbaresco Pio Cesare 1994

Over the hill – disappointing.

Barolo Enrico Searfino 1993.

Way over the hill – the simplest form of Barolo.

Barolo Bussia Prunotto 1993

Massive and still very young – exciting!

Barolo Lazarito 1995 by Vietti. : I loved this wine. Great balance between massive tannins, elegant red forest fruits and spices. A great job by the winemaker !

A good week-end to all.