Five old and tired Barolo's

1964 Borgogno Barolo Riserva:

Hardly garnet with broad orange rim. Drying nose, some figs, leather but mostly earthy notes. Freshish acidity, lean and metallic palate, drying and tired bottle. 

1971 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo:

Brownish orange with broad orange rim, cloudy. Dry and earthy nose, dust. Tired and drying palate. 

1982 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo:

Garnet with broad orange rim, cloudy. Earthy, some liquorice, dusty nose. Was a whiff of red fruits that dissapeared as a dog with the tail between it's legs. Fresh acidity, drying, easy and tired. 

1958 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo:

Faint thint of red with broad watery orange rim. Coffee, tea, whiff of rose petals and VA. Freshish acidity, dry tannins, lean and simple, dusty and coarse. 

1980 Cappelano Barolo:

Corked.