2007 Cordero di Montezemolo "Monfalletto" Barolo

“Round and forward, showing cherry and strawberry flavors, this is pure and focused, with a bright structure underlining the fruit. Offers lovely balance and a lingering finish. Best from 2013 through 2027. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. (BS)” (11/2011)

“The 2007 Barolo Monfalletto is another superb-entry-level Barolo. The essences of crushed flowers, spices, roses and tobacco come together beautifully in this mid-weight, refined Barolo. The Monfalletto shows wonderful mid-palate density and fabulous overall balance in a pure style that recalls some of the great past vintages here. (AG)” (02/2011)

“Good medium red with an amber edge. Highly nuanced nose combines smoke, mocha, menthol, dried rose, camphor and cigar tobacco; at once delicate and intense. Sappy, insinuating cherry fruit is framed and intensified by surprising acidity. Chewy, classic Barolo with serious but sweet tannins. "This can be drunk with food already," says Alberto Cordero, "but most of our vintages are best at eight to ten years of age." (ST)” (11/2011)