Mauro Molino Vigna Gancia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy

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點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：1973

Moving from delicate to bold, the 2009 Barolo Vigna Gancia delivers a bigger style with thicker layers of spice, dark fruit and black espresso bean. The wine undergoes a quick and steady evolution in the glass and seemingly embodies the warmer side of the 2009 vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022. Founded in 1982, Mauro Molino is a young estate that is already seeing the participation of a second generation. Father Mauro Molino works alongside his 29-year-old son Matteo and 24-year-old daughter Martina, who both caught the winemaking bug at an early age. They own 13 hectares of vines, most of which are located in the township of La Morra. Importer: Massanois Imports, Washington; VA; tel. (914) 931-2210

The licorice-tinged cherry fruit is matched to a silky texture in this elegant red. Harmonious, finishing with hints of coffee and eucalyptus. Offers firm tannins and a long, minerally finish. Best from 2016 through 2032. 112 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

The 2008 Barolo Vigna Gancia impresses for its depth, richness and overall complexity. Sweet dark cherries, spices, licorice and subtle hints of French oak flesh out beautifully in this deep, resonant, totally beautiful Barolo. The Gancia shows off striking nuance and a beautifully layered, expressive finish. I imagine the Gancia will drink well upon release and continue to improve for at least another decade. This is a terrific effort from the Molino family. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2023. Importers: Massanois Imports, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 470-6769; Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; tel. (303) 547-6343

Menthol and eucalyptus aromas lead off in this cherry- and tar-flavored red. This is rich and chewy at once, with fine balance and a light- to medium-bodied frame. Long finish. Best from 2014 through 2028. 112 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

The 2007 Barolo Vigna Gancia is rather reticent at first, but then fills out nicely. Dried herbs, berries, mint and crushed rocks are woven together in a perfumed, mid-weight fabric. The Gancia shows terrific richness and freshness, not to mention considerable harmony. Flowers, mint and anise add the final layers of complexity to the beautifully articulated finish. This is a gorgeous Barolo from Molino. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022. I was quite taken with the wines I tasted from Molino this year. It’s too soon to tell if these superb Baroli are more the result of the vintage or if they represent a level we can expect from the estate going forward. I hope it is the latter, but whatever the case, these are magnificent wines that readers will want to check out. As always, the Molino Baroli are juicy wines made in a style that is best suited to near and medium term drinking. The percentage of new oak appears to be way down from the recent past. Importers: Massanois Imports, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 470-6769; Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343