Barolo, Margheria
    Azelia

    Barolo, Margheria, 2008

    94/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
    Broking
    1. 2008

      12x75cl

      DP

      £764.66

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    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    A single vineyard Cru in the Serralunga commune that used to go into the regular Barolo, but which Azelia started bottling up separately from the 2003 vintage. Aged like the normal Barolo, in pre-used large Slavonian oak botti and smaller barriques. The vines are now 45 years old. Since its debut vintage, this cuvée has improved immeasurably year after year, this is now one of the top single vineyard cuvées from Serralunga. The 2008 has the wow factor; liquorice-infused black fruit flavours of bramble, blueberry, cassis and cherry with hints of star anise. This is full, dense but so sensual and suave, there is also a glorious scent and freshness that this cuvée has never revealed before. Stunning.

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    Critic Reviews

    94/100
    Antonio Galloni,
    Vinous
    The 2008 Barolo Margheria opens with a sweet, inviting bouquet redolent of hard candy, flowers, mint and licorice. Deceptively medium in body, the Margheria packs quite a bit of punch, even if that isn't totally obvious at the outset. Layers of dark fruit flow through to a powerful, incisive finish laced with dried flowers and spices. The Margheria is notable for its intensity and textural depth. It is another super-classy wine from Azelia.
    drinking window 2018 - 2028
    date of review 04/2012

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    country:
    Italy
    region:
    Piedmont
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    Producer:
    Azelia
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    abv:
    14%

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