Giacosa Fratelli Barolo Bussia 2017
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- Drink by: 2024-2039
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A fine Barolo from one of the region’s most exciting districts that receives a lengthy maceration in a variety of casks. The family see it as an especially good match for wild boar, but no doubt there are alternatives which will work just as well. Notes of florals, spices and smoked meats emerge on the nose, along with hints of dried herbs. There is good structure here with plenty of grip from the pleasingly sleek tannins. Very long and well balanced throughout, with a big finish. This will drink superbly for ten to fifteen years and could well be a wine which is considered to transcend its vintage.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
