Opaque purple-colored

(92-95)/2021+

textural density and general ripeness on display in this wine

especially for a release from what is widely considered a so-so vintage for Champagne

of course)

GD Vajra, Barolo Bricco Viole Vintage:2018 Opaque purple-coloredThe 2016 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is going to need a few years to emerge, but it has all the qualities to develop into a truly special wine. Dark red purplish fruit, hard candy, mint, lavender and sweet spice give the 2016 striking inner perfume. On the palate, the 2016 is a tightly wound, classically austere Barolo that will especially delight readers with traditionally leaning palates. In this late ripening vintage, there is a great balance of