Boasso Barolo Gabutti
1997 / 750 ml.
Ratings Key:
- SP Wine Spectator
- WE Wine Enthusiast
- OT Other Review Service
- RP Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
- ST Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
- Gold Premier Gold - Best Value*
- Plat Premier Platinum - Our Highest Recommendation
- * as rated by our staff
Published Reviews
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90 pts. Wine Spectator: September 30, 2001
Plenty of plum skin, berry and floral aromas in this one. Full-bodied, with firm tannins and fresh acidity for the vintage. A pretty tight wine. Best after 2004.
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89 pts. Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate: June, 2001
This Serralunga d’Alba producer began to work with Marc de Grazia three years ago. From a vineyard with a southern exposure, the 1997 Barolo Gabutti reveals a dark garnet color with an amber edge. Aromas of smoke, tobacco, Provençal herbs, kirsch liqueur, and dried cherries are followed by a medium to full-bodied, dense, concentrated, powerful wine with excellent ripeness, a lush texture, and firm tannin in the finish. It gives conflicting indications of whether it will evolve quickly, or become more structured and enjoy 18 or more years of longevity. In any event, it is an excellent wine that falls just short of being outstanding. Anticipated maturity: 2003–2016.
Member Store Reviews
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9/28/2001
1.5 hectares of Boasso’s Serralunga estate are planted in the Gabutti cru, long considered one of the greatest crus of the entire Barolo zone. No new oak is used on this wine.
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