Question : Barolo and Brunello received as xmas gifts (info wanted please)
Has any one had these vines and or vintages?
Are they drinkable now?
Any tips or insights would be deeply appreciated
Cheers
by ExcellentAsk2309
4 Comments
MaterialFollowing4
Both should be great now, both could be held for another few years with the barolo having a little more aging potential.
But there are other factors to consider – the main one being how you like your wine? Would your preference be to age these further, would that suit your palette? You also need to consider how these were stored – have them come from a reputable retailer or has someone had them in the kitchen next to their oven for the last few years?
EmotionsInWine
Overall good stuff and well aged great vintage, not most famous wineries but indeed will be a great enjoyment, cheers!
pouks
That style of Barolo – being from Cerequio – you could actually drink now, although this was a generational vintage in Barolo, so may be worth laying for a few years yet to catch it at its peak.
The vintage was top-tier for Montalcino as well – pretty much as good as it gets.
You could drink both right now, but personally I would give each another 5-10 years, but that’s just me (if you have a suitably cool, cellar-like storing location without big temperature swings).
FromTheCellarCPH
I’ve had experience with both producers and the 2016 vintage, which is a very strong year in both Barolo and Brunello.
Brunello di Montalcino 2016 – Tenute Silvio Nardi Solid, classic Brunello style. 2016 is structured, fresh and very age-worthy. Drinkable now with air (2–3 hours decant) Even better from ~2026–2035 Expect sour cherry, dried herbs, leather, balsamic notes and firm but polished tannins.
Barolo Cerequio 2016 – Achille Boroli Cerequio is a top cru in La Morra/Castiglione Falletto, and 2016 Barolo is outstanding. Technically drinkable now only with long decant (3–4 hours) Best saved for 2028–2045 Still quite primary: roses, tar, red fruit, spice, very structured.
Short advice: If you open one now, go Brunello first. If you can wait, both bottles will reward patience — especially the Barolo.
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Both should be great now, both could be held for another few years with the barolo having a little more aging potential.
But there are other factors to consider – the main one being how you like your wine? Would your preference be to age these further, would that suit your palette? You also need to consider how these were stored – have them come from a reputable retailer or has someone had them in the kitchen next to their oven for the last few years?
Overall good stuff and well aged great vintage, not most famous wineries but indeed will be a great enjoyment, cheers!
That style of Barolo – being from Cerequio – you could actually drink now, although this was a generational vintage in Barolo, so may be worth laying for a few years yet to catch it at its peak.
The vintage was top-tier for Montalcino as well – pretty much as good as it gets.
You could drink both right now, but personally I would give each another 5-10 years, but that’s just me (if you have a suitably cool, cellar-like storing location without big temperature swings).
I’ve had experience with both producers and the 2016 vintage, which is a very strong year in both Barolo and Brunello.
Brunello di Montalcino 2016 – Tenute Silvio Nardi
Solid, classic Brunello style. 2016 is structured, fresh and very age-worthy.
Drinkable now with air (2–3 hours decant)
Even better from ~2026–2035
Expect sour cherry, dried herbs, leather, balsamic notes and firm but polished tannins.
Barolo Cerequio 2016 – Achille Boroli
Cerequio is a top cru in La Morra/Castiglione Falletto, and 2016 Barolo is outstanding.
Technically drinkable now only with long decant (3–4 hours)
Best saved for 2028–2045
Still quite primary: roses, tar, red fruit, spice, very structured.
Short advice:
If you open one now, go Brunello first.
If you can wait, both bottles will reward patience — especially the Barolo.
Great gifts overall.