Intense, focused fruit character here with dried-cherry, orange-rind and stony-mineral notes. Medium-bodied with the same focus on the palate, accentuated by firm tannins that will need plenty of time to even out. The excellent building blocks are set in ...
Nebbiolo rosé! The great red grape of Piemonte is rich and tannic when made as Barolo or Barbaresco, but here’s it’s super fresh and thirst-quenching. Smells and tastes of tart strawberry, sliced lemon and a handful of rose petals with fresh orange zest, citrus pith, and fine tannins giving bite to the fresh, dry, finish. No problem drinking this solo, but even better with seafood, fried foods, and fresh arugula salads.
The Brovia 2018 Barolo is a classic wine with a smooth and silky mouthfeel that is brightened by cassis, dried cherry, tar, licorice and campfire ash. The firm tannins give ample support and contribute to the wine’s considerable length.
A release of about 5,000 bottles, the Brovia 2017 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione offers a very elegant take on a wild and hot vintage that was not always easy to tame. The wine's aromatic profile can be described as ripe for sure because you get a generous ...
Dense and firmly structured, this red features a distinctive saltiness underlying the floral, cherry, mineral and tobacco flavors. A bit standoffish now, but all the components are in the right proportions.
A fine and pretty Barolo with plenty of strawberry and mushroom character. White truffle, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied and creamy with medium, round tannins. Delicious now and will improve nicely.