2016 Negretti Mirau Barolo

Nebbiolo - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 97 JS 94 WE 92
DC 97

Decanter, January 2020

Decanter World Wine Awards 2020. Intense raspberry and rose petal nose. Supple attack, silky and poised, creamy without heaviness, and there are sufficient tannins to give structure and texture. Ethereal and complex...
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, August 2020

Aromas of coffee, orange peel and dried flower petals follow through to a medium to full body with firm, chewy tannins that are fine-grained and polished. Needs time to soften. Better after 2023.
WE 92

Wine Enthusiast, September 2020

Eucalyptus, leather and black-skinned berry form the nose. The full-bodied, balanced palate delivers black cherry, licorice and tobacco alongside fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2023–2032. KERIN O’KEEFE

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Nebbiolo
Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Sub-region
Barolo
Vintage
2016
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
15%
Closure
Cork

The 2016 Negretti Mirau Barolo is a Nebbiolo wine from the renowned Piedmont region of Italy, specifically the Barolo sub-region. This red wine, produced by Negretti, is known for its full-bodied character and complexity. It is sealed with a cork and has an alcohol content of 15.0%.

Wine Enthusiast awarded this wine a score of 92, with reviewer Kerin O’Keefe describing it as having aromas of "eucalyptus, leather, and black-skinned berry." O'Keefe noted that the palate is "full-bodied and balanced," featuring flavors of "black cherry, licorice, and tobacco" complemented by "fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity." She suggests that the wine will be best enjoyed between 2023 and 2032.

James Suckling gave the 2016 Negretti Mirau Barolo a score of 94. He highlighted its "aromas of coffee, orange peel, and dried flower petals," which lead into a medium to full-bodied wine with "firm, chewy tannins that are fine-grained and polished." Suckling advised that the wine "needs time to soften" and will be better after 2023, indicating its potential for aging.

The most enthusiastic review comes from Decanter, which awarded the wine an impressive score of 97. The review from Decanter's World Wine Awards 2020 describes an "intense raspberry and rose petal nose" with a "supple attack" and "silky and poised" texture. The wine is noted for being "creamy without heaviness" and having "sufficient tannins to give structure and texture." The review concludes by calling the wine "ethereal and complex with a long, spicy finish," mentioning that it is "still youthful but has great potential."

Overall, the 2016 Negretti Mirau Barolo is a highly regarded wine with excellent reviews, particularly from Decanter. It is characterized by its aromatic complexity, balanced palate, and potential for aging, making it a notable choice for Nebbiolo enthusiasts and collectors alike.