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93 Pt. Carlin de Paolo Barolo 2016

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The wines produced from Barolo's 2016 vintage show a similarly impressive quality as those from 2015, but with a better-balanced structure and higher levels of mouthwatering acidity. This means that offerings like Carlin de Paolo's - available today at over half off - can mature even longer in your cellar, showing off Nebbiolo's ability to transform from youthfully firm and juicy to elegant and earthy. Take advantage of free shipping when you purchase four bottles and enjoy the taste of Piedmont's most coveted appellation today and over the next handful of years!

Member Rating: 90

Tech Notes Wine Details James Suckling
Unit Size750.00 ML
VarietalNebbiolo
Vintage2016
GrapeNebbiolo
CountryItaly
AppellationBarolo
RegionPiedmont
Alcohol Content14.50%
By Carlin de Paolo
Barolo DOCG

Wine Details
Production Area: Castiglione Falletto, Piedmont
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo

Vineyard Notes
Climate: Harsh winters with temperatures reaching -15 degrees C, and hot and humid summers with temperatures reaching 35 degrees C
Soil: Medium mix, limey, clayey, and sandy on the surface with the tendency to be calcareous
Altitude: 350 meters above sea level
Training System: Traditional Piedmontese guyot with a vine density ranging from 4,000 to 4,500 vine stocks per hectare
Vine Age: 30-40 years on average

Production Notes
Production Yield: 80 quintals/hectare
Vinification: In steel at a temperature of 28-30 degrees C for 20 days of maceration
Maturing: In 20- to 25-hectoliter French oak barrels for at least three years. In bottle for at least one year.

Tasting Notes
Color: Garnet red with brick-red nuances
Aroma: Intense, complex with sensations of cherry, mint, violet, and jams
Taste: Severe and austere, tasty with harmonic tannins; warm and full-flavored with dominant features of violet and withered roses

Service
Food Pairing: Pairs well with roast meats, game, garlic, and spices. Perfect companion to chocolate desserts.
Service Temperature: 18 degrees C in stemmed glass for full-body red wines. Open at least two hours before serving.

Technical Data
Total Acidity: Less than 5.60 g/l
Residual Sugar: 3.00 g/l
Dry Extract: 30.00 g/l
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CARLIN DE PAOLO BAROLO 2016
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Vintage: 2016
Score: 93
Ripe strawberries and hints of orange rind and red licorice. Some floral notes, too. Full with a silky center palate and tannins that grip on the finish. Good balance of acidity, driving a long, persistent finish. Needs time. Drink in 2023.