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2009 Barolo Gattera

Wine Details
Place of Origin

Italy

La Morra

Piedmont

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

Nebbiolo

Vintages
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Enologist Alberto Cordero told me he wasn't yet convinced that 2010 is an outstanding vintage and that he doesn't understand those who are raving about these wines.On the other hand, he said, "2009 is so good, so pleasurable:I love to drink them."Cold temperatures after the flowering cut eventual yields by 15%, then the summer was pretty good and the harvest was very early, lasting from September 3 through October 13, he added. "The growing season was not as hot as people think."Two thousand ten witnessed a shorter, more concentrated harvest.The Barolos in both years have plenty of alcohol:about 15% in 2009 and 14.7% in 2010.But the 2011s are even higher in octane, even if they also have "great acidity." (Numerous importers, including Omni Wines, www.omniwines.com and Wine Warehouse, www.winewarehouse.com)

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This historic estate in La Morra continues to impress. Curiously, Cordero di Montezemolo is best known for their Enrico VI Barolo, which actually comes from Castiglione Falletto, but in recent years I have been particularly impressed with the Monfalletto, the least expensive Barolo in the range.