Roagna

Barolo, del Comune di Barolo, 2016

Name: Barolo, del Comune di Barolo
Brand: Roagna
Price: 1941.37 GBP

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2016
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£1,941.37

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2016
6x75cl
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£709.22

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Romina’s vineyard, tucked up behind the family home, below vigna Terlo & across the road from Le Coste (di Barolo). A mix of crystal clear red fruits and roses together with earthier spice notes with a strong sapidity following a wave of fruit. 13.67%

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We have created a system where every case is independent, thereby ensuring a trail of ownership and peace of mind for every customer.

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Critic Reviews

90/100

Antonio Galloni,

Vinous

The 2016 Barolo del Comune di Barolo is an attractive, understated wine. Time in the glass brings out lovely inner sweetness and perfume. This is an especially ethereal style. Sweet dried cherry, crushed flowers, cedar and spice are nicely lifted. I would prefer to drink the 2016 over the next 10-15 years, as it does not appear to have the stuffing of the other wines in the range. The Comune bottling emerges from a parcel in the Terlo cru.

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date of review 10/2021

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2016 Vintage

“A stress free vintage” according to Luca, 2016 was a year marked by cool spring and early summer temperatures; a typically warm and dry July; cooler than average August and a September of hot, sunny days and cool nights, culminating in a typical October harvest of warmth, sunshine and cool nights. The grapes were healthy and offered good levels of tannins, acidity and potential alcohol. The season has played its part in producing an exceptional vintage, and, along with the investment Luca has made in both cellars (most notably two brand new, top of the range, de-stemmers) and his continued rigour in the vineyards, has made for another huge step-change in quality here.

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13.5%

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This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.