Azelia, Barolo

Textbook Barolo. Light, good length (particularly for the price), was good from PnP. Tannins were very manageable

2016 vintage

A good showing but you have to love tannin, as the fruit was showing but accompanied by a strong tannic rasp. Will improve in time but enjoyable last night.

2016 vintage

Powerful

2016 vintage

This is not showing well at all. I didn’t detect any TCA, but there was no fruit to speak of on the nose, no rose petals, almost nothing. The palate wasn’t quite as stripped, but still unpleasant. I’m guessing this is either insanely shut down or a bad bottle…

2016 vintage

4th Saturday Brown Bagger & Anniversary Celebration (R&D’s) : Double blind. Light color. Abundant red berry fruit on the nose and palate. Rose and peppery spice elements as well. Full-bodied, with medium tannin and a lingering finish. Well-balanced. (R&S)

2016 vintage

This was pretty closed down even over the course of a few hours in the decanter. Probably best to give these a couple of years but if drinking now, I'd suggest a long decant. Still very pleasant, just not giving as much as it has in the past.

2016 vintage

Decanted an hour! This is tasty. Sour black cherry, tar, herbaceous, black truffle, tobacco, salty black licorice, dark chocolate. Only have one bottle left... Hope I have the will & patience to hold onto it for another year or two.

2016 vintage

Dag ett lite stökig och behöver tid i karaff. Dag två underbar röd frukt, fina tanniner och gjorde sig utmärkt till kantarellpasta.

2016 vintage

Tasty dark cherry, tar, and herbal notes on the nose and palate with refreshing tannins on the moderate finish.

2016 vintage

As tasty as the last bottle!

2016 vintage

Still drinking very well at this point, if still firmly tannic, there is enough fruit for balance. Need to slow down on the remaining bottles as this should age quite well.

2016 vintage

Tasty dark cherry, tar, and herbal notes on the nose and palate with youthful tannins on the moderate finish. An enjoyable early drinking Barolo.

2016 vintage

Decanted an hourish. Cherry, black licorice, sage, hint of minerality, cedar, anise, herbaceous, dried strawberry, pomegranate. Paired nicely with lamb.

2016 vintage

It seems to be finally entering its early drinking window. At this point a more feminine and straightforward nebbiolo. Awesome vintage, and decent price compared to other Barolos.

2016 vintage

(Not decanted, only opened three hours before) Brick red colour with with a maturing nose showing leather, hip roses and sweet red berries in a very pleasant way. Nice on the palate with smoothing tannins and lots of cherry sweetness on the intense finish. (Best 2019-2034)

2009 vintage

Decanted at noon for a 6:30 dinner. Took it out of the cold cellar 10 minutes before the meal. Wine was very blah. No nose. Little on the palate. The wine only started to open after it warmed up a little.

2016 vintage

Really solid! A little bit close but so much potential! Even if young its a really solid barolo ! Will wait 5 years for the next one

2016 vintage

une explosion d'arôme dès le débouchage. Cerise noire, pruneau Cerise de terre Velouté, suave Bois de rose Anis étoilé finale sur le Chocolat noir. sublime, grand vin pour finir l'année!!

2009 vintage

PNP. Supple entry with ripe, crunchy cherry, orange peel, cinchona, and asphalt. Terrific spine with orange peel and ripe tannins on the finish. Quite nice with a meal (92-94).

2016 vintage

Absolutely stupendous

2016 vintage

2nd place in recent Barolo Tasting. Couldn't really match the 2015 Silvio Grasso, but was more slightly popular than the 2015 Massolino that cost $160.

2016 vintage

Definitely closed at this stage. I should have trusted my earlier note but thought I'd roll the dice and try a long decant. It was decent enough but well behind bottles consumed last year. Let these sleep for now, in my opinion.

2016 vintage

14.5% abv. Rose, dried clove, herb, mint and cherry liqueur. Tight tannin and beautiful taste. Long finish. Crazy quality for this price.

2016 vintage

Decanted 2 hours. Red fruit, tar. Not super delicate, but the flavors are there. Full body. Medium-long finish. Drinking quite well right now.

2016 vintage

Smoke, rose, tart red fruit on the nose. Cranberry, red cherry, maybe some leather on the palate. High tannin, high acid, probably should have decanteld it first because it’s very tight. Medium-short finish.

2016 vintage

Drank with friends, big bouquet of alcohol and cherries, quite tannic with flavorful entry and long finish but a bit hollow, ok fruit, decanted, tannins smoothed a bit after about 4 hours, drank with another 2009 Barolo from Guido Porro. Drank with scallops with brussel sprouts and bacon, maybe not the best pairing and roasted veal chops, the perfect pairing, The wine definitely woke up with the veal. we agreed that this was not a great wine. nor much complexity, …

2009 vintage

Good at first, but after 2-3 hours in the decanter it opened up pretty nicely, showcasing smoky aromas of leather, anise, asphalt/tar, cocoa, and jam, plus a nutty presence with time (i.e., almond). Similar flavors in the mouth delivered in a concentrated, medium-bodied package and followed by a long and expressive finish that leaves a lingering note of anise. Good now and likely for years to come!

2009 vintage

Third bottle of this and it is definitely tightening up with each bottle. First was wide open. Second took a bit more time. This bottle was very tannic upon opening. There is plenty of fruit as well, but the acid and tannin structure are starting to dominate. Over 3-4 hours in the decanter this softens and opens up a bit, but the tannins remain more present than with prior bottles. I suspect this is closing down now and should be …

2016 vintage

Ready to drink!

2016 vintage

Viel zu entwickelt für einen zwölfjährigen Barolo. Auch dünn und etwas anonym. 2009 war kein grosses Jahr im Piemont aber es gibt wirklich grossartige Weine aus dem Jahrgang. Der Basisbarolo von Azelia zählt nicht dazu. Schwach, etwas „alt“ und vor allem langweilig, dennoch korrekt.

2009 vintage

Bottle stored in near perfect conditions. Would drink up soon, but is still holding up just fine.

1997 vintage

A bit off at first (alcohol & overripe fruit), but quickly settled into a very nice balanced package, although a bit lacking of distinction. Should last another 5 ears at least.

2009 vintage

not right

2009 vintage

Gleich nach dem Öffnen... das heisse Jahr ist spürbar aber ich hatte den Wein deutlich schlechter in Erinnerung. Jetzt ein gut reifer Barolo von mittlerer Qualität und gut trinkbar mit eher rotbeerigen aber etwas gekochten Aromen nach Kirschen, Himbeeren und Marzipan. Kein eleganter Barolo aber schöner Trinkfluss und guter Speisenbegleiter. 91 6 Stunden später deutlich ruhiger/glatter und eleganter. Das Aromenprofil bleibt dasselbe aber da ist feinere Textur, schönerer Zug, auch etwas Mineralik im Finale... 92 Tag 2 - der Wein …

2009 vintage

Ich habe nun gleich nach dem Öffnen in etwas den Eindruck, den ich vor einem Jahr nach zwei Stubden an der Luft hatte... Nichtssagend, dünn... das Ding hat sich verschlossen und sollte die nächsten 3-4 Jahre einfach in Ruhe gelassen werden.

2009 vintage

Immernoch diese heisse rosen-/marzipanlastige Nase. Am Gaumen auch noch sehr heisser Charakter, irgendwie hat sich in den letzten eineinhalb Jahren wenig bis nichts getan... bin gespannt auf morgen! Tag 2 - langsam beginne ich an diesem Wein zu zweifeln... alle Aromen weg, ein säurelastiges, dünnes und geschmacksbefreites Weinchen.. Nur denke ich im Gegensatz zu meinen bisherigen, eher optimistischen Ansätzen, nicht mehr ganz an eine "verschlossene Phase", sondern einfach daran, dass das Ding generell etwas brustkrank ist... vielleicht nun etwas pessimistisch …

2009 vintage

Clear, pale ruby. Legs. A light/medium intensity nose of cherry, cranberry, a little plum, vanilla, sweet spices, and faint floral and savoury notes. High acidity, medium body, medium+ flavour intensity with red fruits, spice and tar. Rather strong drying tannins. Not much depth at this point. Half a decade more in the cellar would probably help, or try giving it lots of air time.

2009 vintage

Azelia's entry level Barolo. Definitely made in a more ready to drink young style. This was very approachable, with a touch of sweetness from the still lively fruit. The tannins were very light. Popped and poured at a restaurant. The color had not yet started to fade. Enjoyed by all at our table. My last bottle.

2009 vintage

Dark red, spicy & dried flowers nose, not bad, full bodied and young, after 1.5 hours lovely mellow Barolo 91

2009 vintage

Medium nose of leathery cranberry, dried black cherry, drying / dying flower petals, some spicy but sweet cinnamon, and rusty and iron rich soily notes. Faint hints of pencil shavings. Dried jerky meats. Palate is in a good place for drinking right now, tannins have mostly melted away nicely. Rich and leathery red cherry fruit with more meaty notes. Still juicy. The finish is starting to turn a bit tertiary with the mature fruit yielding to fall leaves and maple. …

1997 vintage

Definitely made in a more ready to drink young style. This was very approachable, with a touch of sweetness from the still lively fruit. The tannis were very light. Popped and poured at a restaurant.

2009 vintage

Ohne viel Luft ist dieser Wein im Moment ganz, ganz toll! Eher auf der heissen Seite, rotbeerig, vollmundig mit Aromen nach Weichseln, Rosenblättern, Marzipan. Verliert mit Zeit an der Luft deutlich...

2009 vintage

Retirement dinner Singapore

2009 vintage

Retirement dinner

2009 vintage

Perfect with home-made truffle ravioli.

2009 vintage

Very pretty. Raspberries, touch of plum and fresh roses on the nose and palate. Not much depth, but really pleasant. Good value.

2009 vintage

Youthful with intense fruit, some tannins and a juicy feeling. Dark berries, lots of oak, coffee, tar and stony minerals. Rather elegant and ready to drink already but also structured enough for keeping. The heavy oak may benefit from further cellaring.

2009 vintage

Relativ dunkles Rubin. Eher "heisse" Nase nach Dörrpflaumen, Rosen und Veilchen. Am Gaumen rund, rotbeerig und eher auf der süssen Seite, obwohl eine schöne Säure den Wein trägt - Tannine sind nicht sehr präsent... Moderner Barolo in Fruchtphase hat was! Nach ca. 2 Stunden trocknet das Ding komplett aus und jetzt regiert Säure und Tannin. Also... 1) Es macht Sinn diesen Wein in diesem Stadium zu probieren, ist ein grosser Fruchphasengenuss 2) Es macht keinen Sinn dem Wein in diesem …

2009 vintage

Tasted @ Vinitaly 2013 with Lorenzo Scavino. Beautiful nose of flowers, dried fruits, some plums and some spices. Medium body, not a block-buster style of Barolo, more about balance and immediate accessibility. Already open and drinks nicely.

2009 vintage

Decanted for 4 hours prior to consumption. Garnet color. Very smooth with dark, dried fruit, tar and chocolate flavors. Very nice. The decanting was key I believe.

1997 vintage

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