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92 Pt. San Silvestro Barolo Riserva 2015

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Paolo and Guido Sartirano see the work at San Silvestro as nurturing the centuries-old grape grower network - a regional tradition called the 'Piedmontese model.' With strict criteria for selecting prime Nebbiolo, they simultaneously improve their own Barolo and raise the bar for the appellation overall. The 2015 Riserva bottling, a sumptuous red with exotic perfumed aromas and a structure made to open gracefully with age, represents this philosophy well. Break out the decanter for an Italian benchmark, now only $23.

Member Rating: 91

Tech Notes Wine Details James Suckling Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 Wine Enthusiast
Unit Size750.00 ML
VarietalNebbiolo
Vintage2015
GrapeNebbiolo
CountryItaly
AppellationBarolo
RegionPiedmont
Alcohol Content14.50%
By San Silvestro
Barolo Riserva

Wine Details
Grape Variety: Nebbiolo
Production Area: The 11 villages in the Barolo wine-growing area

Vinification
Manual selective harvest, crushing, and destemming. Fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature, maceration on the skins, daily pumping of the must over the cap.

Aging
Aged for 62 months, at least 18 months in Slavonian wooden oak casks, then in the bottle.

Winemaker's Notes
Elegant structure, lingering bouquet packed with spices and hints of licorice. Full, sumptuous character; velvety, with plenty of tannins.

Food Pairings
Hare, wild boar, braised beef, roasted and grilled meat, strong cheeses
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[Information is not vintage specific]
SAN SILVESTRO BAROLO RISERVA 2015
Friday, July 2, 2021
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Vintage: 2015
Score: 92
Lots of red-fruit character, together with hints of dried tobacco and leather, following through to a medium-to full-bodied palate with very fine, lightly firm but not chewy tannins that give the wine a chalky texture. Long, flavorful finish. Best from 2023.
San Silvestro, Barolo Riserva, Piedmont, Italy, 2015
Producer: San Silvestro
Vintage: 2015
Sub-region: Barolo Riserva
Region: Piedmont
Country: Italy
Award: Bronze
Score: 89
Color: Red
Style: Still - Dry (below 5 g/L residual sugar)
Closure: Natural Cork
Alcohol Level: 14.50%
Bottle Size: 75cl
Grape Composition: 100% Nebbiolo
Tasting Notes: A quite polished and intense dark forest fruit nose, with plenty of tannin grip on the palate.
San Silvestro 2015 Riserva (Barolo)
Rating: 87
Designation: Riserva
Variety: Nebbiolo
Appellation: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
Winery: San Silvestro
Alcohol: 14.50%
Bottle Size: 750.00 ml
Category: Red
Date Published: 11/1/2021
Reviewed by: Kerin O'Keefe
This has a shy nose that eventually reveals aromas suggesting scorched earth, cedar and mocha. The tight palate is lean in terms of fruit richness, offering ground clove, toasted hazelnut and a suggestion of sour cherry alongside assertive, astringent tannins. Drink after 2023.