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<\/p>\nA meraviglioso evening was had by all when we descended on Paul Debraccio’s pied-a-terre for an evening of Barolo. The rain could not keep away 13 Barolos from the new and the old world to engage and delight in the festivities. <\/p>\n
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John Piccone brought the winning wine of the evening against some strong competition. And so, the write-up of the wines and collective comments are as follows:<\/p>\n
1) Starter Wine – Nicely chilled Prosecco<\/p>\n
2) 1969 Barolo Scapra Riserva Speciale (2nd Place for WINE OF THE NIGHT)
\nFresh, classic Barolo, hint of manure, power w\/out weight<\/p>\n
3) 2001 Vursu Vignetto Campe
\nWet campfire, peppery, ash<\/p>\n
4) 1999 Pira Marenca
\nCherry, youthful, tar, raisiny, spice, needs more time<\/p>\n
5) 1998 Barolo Brunate
\nMetallurgic – iron filings, good to age more, classy<\/p>\n
6) 2000 Cascina Del Monastero (Bricco Poiund)
\nFruity beginning, sexy, oaky, short finish<\/p>\n
7) 2001 Damilano Barolo
\nLeather, pepper, charming, blueberry first taste<\/p>\n
8.) 2000 Rocche Dei Manzoni Big d’Big
\nVanilla, grapefruit\/nectarine smell, dolce du leche, caramel, butterscotch, food friendly<\/p>\n
9) 1990 Paolo Scavino Cannubi
\nSilky, warm fireplace, engaging, a keeper, no edges; an assassin, not a politician<\/p>\n
10) 1996 La Rocca e La Pira (Roagna) (3rd Place for Wine of the Night)
\nLicorice, bittersweet, chocolate, leather, more politician than assassin, like a study, easy to drink and complex; hint of manure at end <\/p>\n
11) 2001 Barolo Cerretta (Giovanni Rosso)
\nParmesian, exhaust, balsamic vinegar you could drink<\/p>\n
12) 2001 Bartolo Mascarello (WINE OF THE NIGHT, FROM JOHN PICCONE)
\nWorth every penny, meaty, chestnut, salami and smoked meat<\/p>\n
13) 1999 Monprivato Mascarello
\nPez dispenser<\/p>\n
14) 2000 Bussia Poderi Aldo Conterno
\nHerbacious, pucker up!<\/p>\n
15) After Dinner – 2001 White Rock Vineyards, Napa Valley Claret <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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