2016 Barolo DOCG

Rich, dense and powerful. Lovely texture and juiciness with elegant notes of rose petals and cranberry and a persistent finish. There are hints already of fresh tobacco and mint which makes for a particular freshness.

“Perfumed, in a delicate, haunting way. Then deeply earthy: mushrooms, sous bois, tart cherry and truffle. Flavours entwined with tannins that feel gossamer fine but there are so many of them that they cling to the fruit like a film of fine chalk dust. Tamarind on the finish. Determined but elegant. A slender, long-necked wine with a set jaw.”

Jancis Robinson 16.5 points