The 2000 Barolo Brunate captures the pedigree of this great site. Brunate is simply Brunate. Layers of dark fruit are woven in an intricate fabric laced with menthol, pine and spices, all typical notes of Brunate. This is a wonderfully complete, beguiling Barolo that starts off rather bold, then turns decidedly more elegant – almost Burgundian – in the glass. Readers who own the Brunate can look forward to many more years of great drinking. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025. Elio Altare has always been a huge proponent of the 2000 vintage. Retasting his 2000s, it’s easy to see why. The wines have great intensity of fruit, approachable personalities and plenty of structure to support continued cellaring. I am thrilled to have the wines in my cellar.

Seductive juice. Fantastic aromas of crushed berries and fresh spices. Mind-boggling. Full-bodied, with amazing tannins. Like cashmere. Goes on for minutes. A joy to taste. Amazing balance and richness. Tiny production from little more than half an acre in the Brunate vineyard in La Morra. Best after 2012. 145 cases made.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add