silky Barolo

There's more austerity to this wine than in most vintages

with velvety

Long-time winemaker Guido Rivella keeps a much lower profile

was how clear Gaja’s recollection was of events that transpired fifty years ago

Taupenot Merme, Mazoyeres Chambertin other_regions_italy silky BaroloHere too there is a background application of wood that is sufficiently subtle so as to allow the expressive nose of plum, earth, wild dark berries and forest floor aromas to shine. There is real size and weight to the very solidly concentrated large scaled flavors that are supported by ripe tannins that are also unusually fine grained in the context of the appellation, all wrapped in a mouth coating, powerful and driving finish. This very firm effort