TN: 2004 Cantina del Pino Barbaresco Ovello - Spectacular!!

WINE TALK
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  • 2004 Cantina del Pino Barbaresco Ovello - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco (9/18/2018)
    Wow, what a gorgeous nose! Somehow it captures one of the best aspects of a freshly-released Barbaresco or Barolo after a good vintage - violets and rose petals galore! Normally I only get this fresh upon release (and particularly of the 2004 vintage, where it was overwhelming). Such a gorgeous nose - red fruits over the perfectly perfumed florals. The palate is still mostly acidic, strongly so, so the structure is still there. It’s got a bit of weight to it, however, so I know this will be absolutely STUNNING with a juicy steak. Grippy fine tannins, fruit starting to emerge, very long finish. Spectacular.

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Sweet! I just pulled this into my ‘batters box’ for drinking in the next week or two. I’m curious Todd, how much air did you give this prior to the fun beginning?

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I’d say it was best within 15 minutes of opening - after 2 hours it started to go downhill a bit, which means it’s time to drink up. I have one more, and will enjoy it quickly within the first hour or so

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I haven’t had the 2004 Ovello, But i’am drinking the 2007 ovello right now.I know it’s a lesser vintage, But very nice and ready to go. [cheers.gif]

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I’d be really surprised if it was on the downhill slope. I would guess that it’s like a lot of wines that show well when first opened, then close up, and then open up again with substantial air. Nebbiolo can be like that.

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Good point. Mine didn’t make it long enough to experiment with that, as I used some for cooking as well so I was working off a 2/3 bottle.