1989 Val Di Suga Brunello Di Montalcino

[winecollector]

Barolo's are one of the wines I must admit I "accidently" stocked in the wine cellar a long time ago, and after opening them I have no regrets for buying them. I went back to my old 486DX computer I formerly used as a cellar monitor for 15 years and found at a tasting 2 to 3 years ago, I opened either a 1990 Borgogno or a Fontanafredda, not sure which, but it was definately a 1990. Afterwards, I opened a 1970 Di Marchese. The 1990 blew everyone away and was the hit of the tasting. Then, the 1970 I opened afterwards... well... made the 1990 taste like something you would buy out of a box! It was like liquid gold... something you can't even dream about experiencing.

Properly aged Barolo's are a real gem... and from my experience... I've never had one that was too old. The oldest I've had was a '64 Dosio, not a great wine... but it held up incredibly well for a bottle of juice close to 40 years old at the time I opened it.

I can't help but think of where the world was 40 years ago... and where I was... just a lil' tike. I think about where the people are now that harvested those grapes... made the wine... and I can't help but be humbled knowing most of them are likely no longer with us. Quality wine is something that can be passed down from generation to generation, and well made Barolo is something that (in my opinion) many wine connoisseurs overlook in favor of Bordeaux or California Cabs. I'll take a well aged Barolo anyday over a Bordeaux from the same vintage, well, unless perhaps the Bordeaux is a 45, 61, or maybe.... maybe an 82? [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/smile.gif[/img]

I treasure the tastings I've been priviledged to enjoy of the Barolo's I've sampled. They are truly what quality wine was ment to be. Aaaa salute!



[This message has been edited by winecollector (edited 12-03-2004).]