Pizzini tasting

[greg_L]

Headed along to the one in adelaide last nite

Proceded to lose any notes i had scribbled, so some impressions (and cant remeber all the wines). All tasted in really nice big galsses which was cool

Tignanello (01?) - Thought this was pretty nice, hit of coffee beans but not in an obvious way, some nice cherry and a litlle greeness as well which balanced it alright. Hardly enough poured to tell what it tasted like

Cepparello (03?) - A bit of tobacco with some dark chocolate coming through. Again some reddish fruit, similar on palate. Thought it was the best Sangio wine

Brezza Nebbiolo d'Alba Santa Rosalia - Licorice candies (humbugs), aniseed and a little bit of raspberry. First nebbiolo i'd ever tried so it was a bit of a shock. Thought it was nice, but a bit short on the palate

Pizzini Coronamento 2002 - Seemed a bit more restrained than the previous in a nicer way. More obvious fruit, still some licorice, herbs and maybe some flowers but could be guessing. Pretty darn good

Brezza Barolo (01?) - First barolo ive had and it was mega interesting to a novice. Burnt clutch, cheese then tons of melting licorice and ashphelt. More raspberry, but still an overwheling aniseed smell. Im beginning to understand why peoiple like old world gear!. Furry tannins as well. My pick

Unfortunaley all a bit out of my budget, but it was a good eyeopener as to what nebbiolo is about. I will definaltely look it up more

Anyone else get along?, And please point me out if i got it wrong, im still learning!

Cheers, Greg

[n4sir]

I didn't get to this one, so I appreciate your impressions - thanks Greg.

I was particularly interested in the Brezza Barolo - I got a magnum of '96 at auction recently, and heard it's a pretty massive beast that needs a hell of a lot of cellar and/or breathing time to show its best.

Cheers,
Ian