STEFANO FARINA BAROLO - 2001

Produced from the Nebbiolo grape varietal, Barolos have been called the "King of Wines and the Wine of Kings." Massive tannins, high acidity and concentrated fruit are the key characteristics of these Italian wines.

TASTING NOTES:

This wine gives off enormous aromas of new saddle leather and plum. Dark, rich and velvety with flavors of leather, asphalt, caramel-cherry, tobacco and something that faintly reminds me of playdough.

SCORE & RECOMMENDATION:

93 PTS
This wine tasted best immediately after uncorking when its leather aromas and flavors were clearly defined and ripe on the palate. The complexity of this wine seemed to fade by the second day giving way to straightforward fruit flavors. The kind of wine that you can sip and smell in the glass for hours. Seductive and alluring. Retails for around $30.