[wine] Five underrated Barolos

FYI on this steamy day. Essential info pasted below but the formatting is blech - so best to follow the link over to Decanter. Cheers, Jim http://www.decanter.com/wine-reviews-tastings/underrated-barolo-crus-five-w… Lesser-known Barolo crus at a glance Serralunga d’Alba Prapò Powerful wines, firm tannins, typical Serralunga terroir. Margheria More fragrant and less tannic than a typical Serralunga Barolo. Parafada Classic Serralunga power and structure; built for the long haul. Meriame Rich black fruit, firm tannins; powerful Serralunga style that ages well. Lazzarito Big tannic structure, pepper and tar notes; austere wines requiring lengthy ageing. Monforte d’Alba Ginestra Typical Monforte power and firm tannins along with expressive red fruit. Novello Ravera Elegant, fresh, graceful Barolos in a Burgundian style. Castiglione Falletto Villero Minerality and floral notes; delicate red spice; medium to full. Verduno Monvigliero Long-lived wines with graceful tannins; floral perfume with notes of red cherry and strawberry. Barolo Bricco delle Viole Floral with elegant tannins and bright fruit; peak at 20 years. La Morra Conca Wild fruit flavours, distinct balsamic notes; very good acidity; great longevity Underrated Barolo crus: Five wines to try image: http://keyassets.timeincuk.net/inspirewp/live/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/2… Castello di Verduno Riserva 2008 Castello di Verduno, Riserva, Barolo 2008 Dried cherry, date and cedar aromas with subtle wood notes... POINTS 94 image: http://keyassets.timeincuk.net/inspirewp/live/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/2… Ceretto Prapò 2010 Ceretto, Prapò Barolo 2010 Red cherry and tar notes, this is youthful, with slightly bitter tannins... POINTS 93 image: http://keyassets.timeincuk.net/inspirewp/live/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/2… Massolino Margheria 2011 Massolino, Margheria Barolo 2011 Red cherry and talcum powder aromas... POINTS 92 image: http://keyassets.timeincuk.net/inspirewp/live/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/2… Elvio Cogno Ravera 2011 Elvio Cogno, Ravera, Barolo 2011 The classic Cogno Ravera Barolo. Medium- to full bodied... POINTS 91 image: http://keyassets.timeincuk.net/inspirewp/live/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/2… Ettore Germano Prapò 2011 Ettore Germano, Prapò, Barolo 2011 Aromas of currant, tobacco and tar... POINTS 91 Read more at http://www.decanter.com/wine-reviews-tastings/underrated-barolo-crus-five-w… -- James Ellingson cell 651 645 0753 Great Lakes Brewing News, 5219 Elliot Ave, Mpls, MN 55417 James(a)BrewingNews.com BeerGovernor(a)gmail.com