Three Glasses, Gambero Rosso: "The Barbaresco Santo Stefano '01 shows its customary pale colour and a flowery nose with notes of earth and rose petals. The palate perfectly mirrors the nose, revealing tannins that are only marginally less sweet than those of the Asili. (2006)"
94+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The still tight and promising nose offers up a complex blend of red and black cherries, road tar, gamebirds, woodsmoke, a great base of soil and a bit of new leather in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bdoied and very pure, with impressive, nascent complexity, a rock solid core, firm, well-integrated tannins and stunning length and grip on the seamless and very youthful finish. This will be a brilliant wine in the fullness of time, but at least a solid decade’s worth of patience is really required before this wine starts to hit on all cylinders. 2022-2065. (Jan/Feb 2016)"
94+ points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "I am shocked (pleasantly, I must say), by how closed the 2001 Barbaresco Santo Stefano is. Powerful, tightly wound and totally closed down, the 2001 exudes class. Orange rind, tobacco and smoke add striking aromatic complexity to the intense dark fruit. Today, the tannins are surprisingly intense and raw, so readers will have to be patient. The 2001 is superb, but the wine’s full personality will not be on display for at least another few years. There is a good bit of upside here. Drink: 2019-2041. (Mar 2017)"
94 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2001 Barbaresco Santo Stefano wafts on the palate with Christmas cake, plums, spices, menthol and licorice. It shows lovely class and an understated personality that is highly appealing. (Apr 2012)"
94 points Wine Spectator: "Subtle aromas of freshly sliced plums, blackberries and peaches. Full-bodied, with lots of fruit and a backbone of firm tannins. Toasted oak on the midpalate. This is a bold, structured red that needs time. I like this better than the 2000. Best after 2008. (11/30/05)"
93 points Fine Wine Review: "From bought-in grapes, this spends 30 months in botte (big casks) prior to bottling. Pure, classic strawberry and cherry fruit with depth. This needs plenty of time, but it is pure and beautiful, a classic. (Issue #107; 2005)"
94+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The still tight and promising nose offers up a complex blend of red and black cherries, road tar, gamebirds, woodsmoke, a great base of soil and a bit of new leather in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bdoied and very pure, with impressive, nascent complexity, a rock solid core, firm, well-integrated tannins and stunning length and grip on the seamless and very youthful finish. This will be a brilliant wine in the fullness of time, but at least a solid decade’s worth of patience is really required before this wine starts to hit on all cylinders. 2022-2065. (Jan/Feb 2016)"
94+ points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "I am shocked (pleasantly, I must say), by how closed the 2001 Barbaresco Santo Stefano is. Powerful, tightly wound and totally closed down, the 2001 exudes class. Orange rind, tobacco and smoke add striking aromatic complexity to the intense dark fruit. Today, the tannins are surprisingly intense and raw, so readers will have to be patient. The 2001 is superb, but the wine’s full personality will not be on display for at least another few years. There is a good bit of upside here. Drink: 2019-2041. (Mar 2017)"
94 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2001 Barbaresco Santo Stefano wafts on the palate with Christmas cake, plums, spices, menthol and licorice. It shows lovely class and an understated personality that is highly appealing. (Apr 2012)"
94 points Wine Spectator: "Subtle aromas of freshly sliced plums, blackberries and peaches. Full-bodied, with lots of fruit and a backbone of firm tannins. Toasted oak on the midpalate. This is a bold, structured red that needs time. I like this better than the 2000. Best after 2008. (11/30/05)"
93 points Fine Wine Review: "From bought-in grapes, this spends 30 months in botte (big casks) prior to bottling. Pure, classic strawberry and cherry fruit with depth. This needs plenty of time, but it is pure and beautiful, a classic. (Issue #107; 2005)"
| Product SKU | 305421 |
| Producer | Giacosa/Bruno |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| SubRegion | Barolo DOCG |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2001 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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