Roberto Voerzio, Barolo Brunate other_regions_italy At first rich and vinous

At first rich and vinous on the palate

and 6% Merlot really tastes and feels great

Still rather closed in the mouth following the recent bottling

the 1999 is somewhat one-dimensional and not likely to improve considerably from here

mineral driven

Roberto Voerzio, Barolo Brunate other_regions_italy At first rich and vinousThe 2008 Barolo Brunate is beautifully balanced from start to finish. Freshly cut flowers, mint, licorice, hard candy and dark red fruit are layered in this utterly impeccable Barolo. Waves of fruit build toward a huge, dramatic finish supported by serious tannins, yet the Brunate remains one of the more understated wines here. The Brunate is all about length, weightless elegance and an elusiveness that is only matched by the greatest Burgundies. This