Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
89
/100
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10
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1985
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89/100
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Taster #4383
· Mar 17, 2022
86/100
Light and tart; over-ripe plum; light finish.
1985 vintage
Taster #4383
· Feb 23, 2022
93/100
Some fruit in nose; cherry-raisin; semi-rich; structured; acidic support; textured finish.
1985 vintage
Taster #1480
· Feb 1, 2020
88/100
This was once a great bottle of wine. Unfortunately, this bottle was oxidized. The cork was OKbt wine was cloudy and the nose oxidized, from one minute to 3 hours of air. Flavor was a lot better than the nose, but still, this needed to be consumed a couple of years ago.
1985 vintage
Taster #5026
· Jan 10, 2019
Winorama: A winter in Wineland III; 1/4/2019-1/13/2019 (Portland/Willamette, Eureka, Napa) : So there was a bit of a mixed view on this. To me it was a nice old barolo sitting next to a bunch of more intense wines (Napa and an Unico). I can see how the flavors in this in that context came through as a bit more acidic and muted. I think the bottle was good and it was just looking for more of the right pairing …
1985 vintage
Taster #4863
· Mar 13, 2017
90/100
Attractive aged notes, tar, earthy tones, some raisiny sweetness and supporting acidity, quite good.
1985 vintage
Taster #3734
· Feb 6, 2015
89/100
Gala Dinner at Antonio Galloni's La Festa del Barolo (Four Seasons Restaurant, NYC) : Brought by Peter. Strawberry compote nose. Elegant, sweet and tart in the mouth. Simple. Not what I'd expect from this wine.
1985 vintage
Taster #4264
· Jul 27, 2012
Lunch at IWM, very good, classic, mature Barolo, balanced, with a great core of fruit, long finish
1985 vintage
Taster #0242
· May 20, 2012
93/100
Tasted blind, this wine had a red center and tawny rims. The medium intensity nose showed roses, red soil, and a hint of raisins. It was rich and ripe in the mouth with moderate rounded tannin and great length. While not wildly complex, this is a well balanced Barolo. This appears to be in the early stages of its drinking window. Will it continue to improve? My guess is it could pick up a point or two.
1985 vintage
Taster #5630
· Dec 21, 2011
93/100
Tasting notes very similar to when previously tasted. Old style Barolo. I gave wine slightly higher score only because it was so distinctive in style and forwardness of fruit. Shows age but has plenty of life left.
1985 vintage
Taster #5630
· Jan 15, 2011
92/100
Very forward, violet, smokey, cigar box nose, soft medium-bodied fruit with tobacco and peppery flavors, very well aged, still ample tannins, short finish, needed at least an hour to open
1985 vintage
Taster #0138
· Jun 18, 2007
Barolo in St Helena (St Helena, CA) : Madeirized.
1985 vintage
Taster #8125
· Sep 7, 1990
84/100
With Michael Lehmann and Halina at Singer & Foy survey of 1985 Barolo. Fair ruby color. Something unpleasant in the nose. Candied. Not very good. Quite dense and rich in the mouth. Interesting. Fine stuff. Drinkable now. 4-8-15-7: 84/100.
1985 vintage
Taster #8125
· Feb 3, 1990
81/100
With MPL and BLR at S&F survey of new Italians. Medium ruby. There is almost no nose to this wine. I swear! It's like water. On the palate, though, there certainly is fruit, though very austere, with a bitter finish. 5-8-13-5: 81/100.
1985 vintage