Cappellano Barolo Pič Rupestris Otin Fiorin (Gabutti) 1990

Dropped off at a nearby restaurant for a 21st birthday dinner, 3 hours prior to dinner. I thought we were going to decant while I was there but the manager took off with it into the back. He kept holding it sideways but later redeemed himself but leaving exactly 2 inches in the bottom for sediment as I had asked! It's just wine!

Wine came out in a decanter that was too small to provide any air.

It initially tasted very oaky, new world and borderline over ripe! It eventually settled down into a smooth, balanced and pleasant drink that was relatively unremarkable. It does not remind me of the 1990 Cappellano with its exuberant fruit. This was something different and perhaps flawed but nothing stood out as such.

Thanks
Fraser