New Barolo producer (for me): Giulia Negri

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Rahsaan

Rahsaan
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?
 
hmmm...never seen the producer, but then, there are a LOT of new growers now making B&B it seems.
 
I bought a few bottles from Chambers or Flatiron. I was impressed with the one Barolo i opened and also enjoyed the base Nebbiolo. I'll let my remaining bottles of Barolo sleep for several years.

I think she is pretty young, maybe in her 20s, so it should be fun to follow her career.
 
I bought some as well on the basis of a recommendation from Jamie Wolff. Only tried the Nebbiolo Langhe, but it fit the description of a lighter style, but with real depth (even in a Nebbiolo Langhe). I'm a buyer, but a little concerned the wines could move up in pricing, like happened with a superficially similar winemaker down in Montalcino, Stella di Campalto.
 
originally posted by Bill Lundstrom:
I think she is pretty young, maybe in her 20s, so it should be fun to follow her career.
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originally posted by Jim Hanlon:
I'm a buyer, but a little concerned the wines could move up in pricing...
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Thanks. Interesting to combine these two points. One never knows what will happen in the future, but I guess that's all the more reason to enjoy whatever we can when we can!
 
originally posted by Peter Creasey:

I've seen the Giulia Negri Serradenari Barolo, but at $96 doesn't seem appealing.

. . . . . . Pete
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Barolo from prestigious crus such as Serradenari often reach prices like that. If not more in many cases.
 
I have access to the same Barolo that Rahsaan tried but haven't pulled the trigger.

Could anyone who has tried it benchmark it against another producer that I may have had?

The other KL Barolo that I have access to and am curious about is Benevelli Le Coste 2016. The cru I REALLY want to try is the Ravera di Monforte since I love the Roddolo version so much. No real idea the style here either so any comparators would be helpful.

But maybe I don't need anymore Barolo.
 
originally posted by Rahsaan:
New Barolo producer (for me): Giulia NegriHave 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?
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I empathize with Ken Schramm's comment about after-life gustation but I must contribute that Giulia Negri's Langhe "Nebbiolo" was superb, exciting and satisfying in 2021. Just so satisfying and good with roast chicken. So you don't have to drink all Negri's wines after you are dead.
 
originally posted by Rahsaan:
Have any other forumites been exploring the wines of Giulia Negri?
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Because you brought it up and because I found it at a local shop, I picked up a bottle of the 2016 La Tartufaia. Slow-o for 4 hrs on Tuesday, drank half yesterday and half today. Yesterday, it was rather skimpy, tight, not much there. Today, it tasted like a nebbiolo-based wine, certainly of great purity but not much presence. Promising but needs a few years to pull itself together.

Did you think it gave more than a Langhe Nebbiolo would?

It seems like another entry in a category that is more common lately: well-made, mid-priced baroli, perky and correct... and forgettable.
 
originally posted by Jeff Grossman...a bottle of the 2016 La Tartufaia...Promising but needs a few years to pull itself together...It seems like another entry in a category that is more common lately: well-made, mid-priced baroli, perky and correct... and forgettable.
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That's fair enough. Although it stuck in my mind long enough to post the note! But, was mainly curious about potential for this bottling in the future and from other bottlings that might be less forgettable.

But more broadly speaking, given all the locally-available selection in Nyc, I can see how it would be tougher to get on your radar.
 
another new producer that's getting some acclaim is margherita otto, and the vigneron/wine farmer there is alan manley of colorado--now of course living in barolo--monforte d'alba to be exact.
 
originally posted by Karen Goetz:
I empathize with Ken Schramm's comment about after-life gustation but I must contribute that Giulia Negri's Langhe "Nebbiolo" was superb, exciting and satisfying in 2021. Just so satisfying and good with roast chicken. So you don't have to drink all Negri's wines after you are dead.
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This is encouraging. Will pursue, as Jean has become quite the fan of versatile and approachable Nebbiolo. It is an affection I am happy to cultivate, especially while still breathing.
 
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