WTN: 2016 Giulia Negri Barolo

Have any other forumites been exploring the wines of Giulia Negri? I was excited to read about the elegant style and bought a few bottles of 2016 G. Negri Barolo La Tartufaia to drink over the past few months. Nothing blockbuster, but I was expecting elegance anyway. Delicate juicy berry fruit that could make one think of Burgundy (although maybe I was too influenced by the notes I read prior to drinking). But the tactile character of the tannins does speak of Barolo, so I did not get too confused. Overall, a very nice expression.

I liked these wines enough to keep exploring. Perhaps will look into some of the other bottlings for aging.

Thoughts?

Never had or seen one. I think CSW had an offer, wines sounded interesting, but I had too much wine in pipeline. Maybe nexr offer, sounds good

[David M. Bueker]

Similar to Dale. I have seen offers but never bit. Appreciate the report.

I think CSW had an offer, wines sounded interesting...

Yes, I bought them locally here in NC, but the CSW description compared this wine to a 'top Chambolle 1er cru' which caught my attention and is in line with my stylistic preferences for Barolo/Nebbiolo. I'm not sure I would have called it Chambolle blind, but who knows. Either way, I'm interested enough to explore further.