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2011 Elvio Cogno, Barolo, La Vigna Elena Riserva
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Wine Enthusiast
Forest floor, grilled herb, dark spice, eucalyptus and wild berry aromas fill the glass. The structured palate delivers dried black cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice, sage and pipe tobacco while taut noble tannins provide impressive support. It's savory and full bodied but also boasts an irresistible, almost weightless elegance. Drink 2020–2030.
Wine Spectator
Floral, macerated cherry, licorice and soy flavors mark this fresh, harmonious Barolo. Firm, with a lingering finish, yet fluid and almost approachable now. Should hit its stride in a year or two. Best from 2019 through 2035.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2011 Barolo Riserva Vigna Elena is a pure expression of the Rosé clone, a subvariety of Nebbiolo that is seeing a small but steady upswing in popularity. This wine is only made in the best vintages and it was not produced in 2008 or 2002. It probably will not appear in 2014 either, I'm told. But the 2011 vintage is well worth your attention. This is a deep and brooding wine that carries its extra weight and volume with the grace of a classic ballet dancer. There is ample power and determination here that will undoubtedly carry the wine forward in its aging trajectory.
Decanter
Gently extracted with a 30 day submerged cap post fermentation, the Vigna Elena is aged in large 40 hectolitre Slavonian oak casks. A very pale ruby colour and intensely floral aromas convey the distinct character of Nebbiolo Rosé. Notes of sweet spice, pink peppercorn and mint blossom are carried by surprisingly soft tannins, yet while captivating and pretty it doesn't quite have the poise and precision of the 2010. Drinking Window 2019 - 2034.