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Renato Corino, Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata 2010
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Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer
Good bright, dark red. Wild aromas of plum, chocolate and graphite minerality. Sweet, lush, smoky and deep, with lovely energy and nuance to the velvety dark fruit and musky soil flavors. This compellingly chewy, full, yet suave 2010 boasts lovely early balance but should evolve gracefully for many years. Expands on the back half, finishing with enticing ripe tannins and seductive lingering sweetness. (This was aged in 70% new barrique but has the material to support it.)
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
Good bright, dark red. Wild aromas of plum, chocolate and graphite minerality. Sweet, lush, smoky and deep, with lovely energy and nuance to the velvety dark fruit and musky soil flavors. This compellingly chewy, full, yet suave 2010 boasts lovely early balance but should evolve gracefully for many years. Expands on the back half, finishing with enticing ripe tannins and seductive lingering sweetness. (This was aged in 70% new barrique but has the material to support it.)
About the Producer
The Story of Renato Corino Estate In 2005, after 20 years of working together, the Corino brothers decided to split their father’s estate. That year marked the beginning of the Azienda Agricola Renato Corino, a new winery situated in the heart of the Arborina cru vineyard of Barolo. Driven by passion and enthusiasm, Renato dedicates himself to his land and wine making tradition. The management of the winery and vineyards is completely in the hands of Renato, supported by his children, Stefano and Chiara. Renato Corino maintains holdings in the following cru in the La Morra commune of Barolo: Arborina, Rocche dell’Annunziata, Conca and Roncaglie. The four Barolos produced by the winery are Barolo del Comune di La Morra, Barolo Arborina, and Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata. The last, Barolo Riserva is comprised of a special selection of 50 year old Nebbiolo vines from the Rocche vineyard. Other wines produced include Dolcetto d’Alba, Nebbiolo d’Alba, Barbera d’Alba, and Barbera Pozzo. The prized vineyard called Pozzo, planted in the 1950’s, is also located in the La Morra commune. Renato Corino owns eight hectares of vineyards and produces approximately 50,000 bottles per year.
