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Fontanafredda Barolo Riserva 1982 Wine Review

Fontanafredda Barolo Riserva 1982

Fontanafredda Barolo Riserva 1982

Barolo, PiƩmont, Italy

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $248.00

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Other Wines/Drinks


Agent: L.C.C. Vins & Spiritueux Inc.

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Reviews and Ratings

Marco Giovanetti rated this wine as 95/100 with the following review:

Well developed. Very floral with gamey nuances and a hint of black cherry. On the mouth, mature with flavors of tar, molasses,and tobacco, mushrooms and licorizia candy. Very long and harmonious.
Alex & Priya - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Priya: This has a salty, meaty, almost salami-like smell...maybe some olives too. All that is backed by eucalyptus, reminds me of Vicks Vapour Rub from my childhood. Lots of legs on the glass on this one. Supremely rich, really smacks you in the face if that's what you're into!

Alex: Very tannic vintage. Mature aromas of mushrooms, truffle, sweet sweet cherries with a touch of tangerine zest and chocolate tobacco. Very sinewy palate but still very fresh with delicious balsamic-drenched cherries and lots of tannic grip on the finish.

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