100 % Nebbiolo

Having heard so much about wonderful Barolo wines, with 100% Nebbiolo grapes I was very happy to find this wine @ this new Italian Restauraut here in San Diego. Villa Capri, a somewhat awkwardly designed place with a huge patio presence, which will be great in the early summer months.


We ordered a bottle of Batasiolo,Barolo 2003, this wine graced the rim of the glass with characteristic brick-orange hue and the bouquet was mature to reveal complex aromas. This wine was rich and full bodied, as evident from the tight "legs" clinging to the glass. A very distinct flavor profile, as I swirled the wine in my glass the aromas wafted and landed upon my senses with great delight!

This wine did have a long lengthy finish, with notes of tar mingled with red berry flavors. I scored this wines as very good! It sells for $ 35.00 and is worth every penny! This wine is very flexible with many Italian dishes.

These wines can be quite tannic in their youth, but the 2003's are drinking very nicely at the moment! The Barolo growing region lies to the southeast of the town Alba, Italy. This is a typical Piedmontese type wine and is a highly sought after style.

Look for one on your next trip to the wine store and take in the best Italy has to offer.


Cheers!