Estimate
Impressive aromas of ripe and rich red cherries, red plums and darker berries that are swathed in fresh and spicy oak to good effect. Orange zest, too. The palate has a soaring build of sturdy tannins that carry abundant sweet and ripe cherry flavors long and unwavering into the fresh finish.
...perfectly executed, so measured and harmonious in its approach. Its lightly spicy notes are seamless and beautiful, with the same great texture, richness and succulent structure we have been seeing a lot of in this vintage. This is a Barolo with gravity and power and, at the same time, silkiness and grace.
Vanilla and coconut aromas give way to plum, cherry, tar, tobacco and toasty oak flavors. Firm, yet fresh and balanced, with a long, chewy finish.
...wine of brightness, tension and energy... Pine, menthol, spice, licorice and black cherry lead in the somewhat nervous finish.
Fine nose of earthy, minerally cherry fruit subtly laced with oak...rich layer of grainy tannins, but the match is perfect. Very long, powerfully structured and finely balanced.