...explosive, big wine loaded with dark fruit. The firm tannins begin to melt away with time in the glass, revealing a gorgeous, sensual Barolo. The French oak is wonderfully integrated in this vintage, adding gorgeous shape to the wine...
This is lush, showing fine depth to its cherry, raspberry and tobacco flavors. This verges on chocolate, with a broad base of tannins lending grip. There's purity here and ripeness without a jammy quality. Long, lingering aftertaste...
"Deep, dark red. Very ripe aromas and flavors of redcurrant and chocolate, plus a whiff of leather; just this side of raisiny..."