Mauro Veglio, Barolo, Vigneto Gattera 1999 GRASSL which wasn’t a bad thing

which wasn’t a bad thing but was definitely intriguing

violets and a deft framing of vanillin oak

a wine that has always been produced in the family vineyards

the Terroirs is flat-out stunning

Spice and ripe

Mauro Veglio, Barolo, Vigneto Gattera 1999 GRASSL which wasn’t a bad thingInto neck 91 CellarTracker Mature, ruby red color. Earthy nose, complex, plum, figs, some glue "velpon". Sweet taste, dark fruit and plums, velvety, still quite some tannins. Tannins are mainly smooth, at the end a bit coarse, however these have mellowed out already wonderfully the last years. Finish is long and beautiful. Needs 1 2 years to smoothen further. 8 1 2011