97 Point Best Buy 2017 Barolo

BRILLIANT BAROLO

“With all of the hype surrounding the 2016 Barolo vintage, I understand why the 2017 Barolo vintage could be overlooked. But I encourage you not to dismiss the 2017s, as it has produced a number of absolutely remarkable wines. The warm 2017 vintage has rewarded us with an array of wonderfully rich Barolos that will drink much earlier than the 2016s. They are powerfully built, and deliver beautifully expansive aromatics. The 97 point 2017 Guido Porro Vigna Santa Caterina is a perfect example, igniting hedonistic excitement on both the nose and the palate. Guido Porro is one of the oldest estates in Barolo and this wine qualifies as both a ‘best-buy’ of the vintage (under $50), as well as being one of the ‘best wines’ (97 points) of the vintage. The Santa Caterina is a subtle and elegant Barolo, and it will disappear quickly.” – Lance Montalto, The Wine House

Other Epic 2017 Barolos
2017 Elio Grasso Barolo Chiniera

99+ LG, 95 JS, 95 WA, $98.99

2017 Elio Grasso Barolo Casa Mate

98 LG, 98 JS, 97 JD, 96 V, $98.99

2017 Cavallotto Brico Boschis
96+ LG, 96 JD, 94 WA, $89.99

2017 Elio Altare Barolo La Morra
95 JD, 95 WA, $75.99

2017 Paolo Scavino

94 JS, 93 WA, $43.99

2017 Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc
97 JS, 96 WA, 95 V, $89.99

2017 Paolo Scavino Barolo Monvigliero
96 JS, 94 WA, 93 JD $64.99

2017 Paolo Scavino Barolo Ravera
97 JS, 96 WS, 95 WA $76.99

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97 Points: “The one-hectare Vigna Santa Caterina vineyard lies behind the Guido Porro estate in Serralunga, within the Lazzarito MGA at 400 metres on clay and limestone soil. The wine is fermented in concrete with indigenous yeast then fermented in large Slavonian oak casks (15-25hL). Blood orange, olives, cinnamon, camphor...the vibrancy of this wine is stunning. On the palate it is firm and velvety, with a slightly dusty Nebbiolo texture, lifted acidity and a mineral-laden finish. A great wine focused on elegance, this is precise and long-lasting with an impressive savouriness; I would even say salty. Drinking Window 2021 – 2040.” – Aldo Fiordelli, Decanter (March2021)

FROM THE IMPORTER

“In Serralunga d’Alba, the combination of full sun exposure and limestone-rich marl soils yields ripe, fleshy, structured Barolos that can stand the test of time. Guido Porro’s Santa Caterina is a perfect example of the finesse, complexity, and longevity this cru can achieve, specifically when crafted via traditional production methods such as spontaneous fermentation, long macerations, and extensive aging in enormous Slavonian oak casks. These techniques produce a Barolo with delicate and nuanced aromas backed by a deep, chewy structure that promises a slow and steady evolution throughout the years—twenty years or more, if you so wish. To best enjoy it young, decant it for an hour or two and serve with richly flavored pastas, a rustic bollito (boiled meat with a bright mostarda), or other typical Piemontese dishes.” – Anthony Lynch

Wine Type: red
Vintage: 2017
Bottle Size: 750mL
Blend: Nebbiolo
Appellation: Barolo
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Producer: Guido Porro
Winemaker: Guido Porro
Vineyard:30 - 35 years old; 1 ha; 400-410 m altitude; W exposure
Soil: Clay, Limestone

UPDATED CURBSIDE PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS (AUGUST 2021):

1. Place your online order, select “curbside pickup” and the date you wish to pick up your order. You will receive several emails. The first will acknowledge receipt of your order, another will let you know that your order is ready for curbside pickup.

2. When your order is ready for curbside pickup, it will be at the front of the store. IMPORTANT! Due to space constraints, orders will only be held in the front of the store for curbside pickup for 3 days. After 3 days, they will be moved back to Will Call by the Customer Service Desk inside the store.

3. When picking up, pull up in front of the store. There is no need to call when you arrive at the store – just roll down your passenger window and let us know the name on the order. We will put your order in your vehicle. There is no need to step out of your vehicle.