The 2005 Barolo Bricco Gattera is a very pretty, harmonious wine redolent of ripe, perfumed cherries, flowers, spices, licorice and minerals. The fruit remains fresh and vibrant through to the finish, where silky tannins leave clean, lingering sensations on the palate that invite a second taste. This is a very polished effort from Cordero di Montezemolo. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020.
This is a lovely set of wines from Cordero di Montezemolo, one of the most picturesque properties in all of Piedmont. The 2005 Barolos seem to be better balanced than in the past with a more enlightened use of French oak.
Various American importers, including: Omniwines Distributing Co. LLC, Linden Hill, NY; tel. (718) 353-8700, Wine WareHouse, City of Commerce, CA; tel. (323) 724-1700; Bertin Henri Selections, 10900 NW 21st St, Unit 180, Doral, FL 33172; tel: (305) 343-4054