tasting notes

[wineguruchgo]

Just a few thoughts:

Barolo = Burgundy. What they are referring to is the weight of the wine. If you have never had a Pinot Noir, which is Burgundy Red, you will now say when looking at it that it reminds you of Barolo. The major difference between the two will be the taste where the Pinot will be much more fruity (nice cherry flavor) where the Barolo was more of an earthy, tar flavor.

Amarone - the "powerful" that you mentioned is because the fruit is dried for a few months so the water from the grape evaporates and they are pressing and fermenting a raisin basically. What you get is unbelieveably concentrated fruit because of it. YUM! Love Amarone!!!

Brunello - I agree with your thoughts on Bordeaux although I would say that the Brunello has much less, more reserved tannins than a Bordeaux.

By thinking of wines this way you will be able to put wine into catagories which helps alot when you are trying to pair them with foods.

So glad you had a good time and was able to explore a little bit of Italy. Such a wonderful place with wonderful wines!