Very ripe cherry, Port, tar, smoke, sweet spice, minerals, earth and flowers on the nose. Grippy tannins and a liveliness from acidity. It grows on the palate to give a long, robust finish. More-ish and complex. Alc: 14%.

Here’s another Barolo from the Coste di Rose cru that will blow your mind. This is a big, bold expression of Nebbiolo with thick and longlasting aromas backed by impressive intensity in the mouth. Espresso bean, cherry, spice, leather and licorice all make an appearance and the finish can be counted in many long, long delicious minutes. ——M.L.(12/1/2010)—— 94