Estimate
...regal, aristocratic Barolo. Firm tannins keep some of the extroverted qualities of the vintage in check. This shows marvelous inner minerality and coolness, with deep layers of fruit, menthol, licorice and tar...
A ripe, sweet cherry- and raspberry-flavored red, accented by white pepper, cinnamon and floral notes. This is generous and vibrant, with a pleasant hint of astringency on the finish. Very elegant, in a traditional style,...
..complex nose combines cherry liqueur, mocha, white pepper, sage, rosemary & cinnamon. At once silky & penetrating, with a bit less of the saline, earthy side of the 2008 & more cherry liqueur character. Finishes with substantial tannins,
...Concentrated ruby still quite youthful. Immediate strawberry and raspberry nose. Same intense sweet red fruit on the palate. Gentle mouthfeel, but needs to shed it juvenile brashness. Very perfumed finish with stalky tannin.