2012 | Marchesi di Barolo 'Barolo Riserva' | Piedmont Rancia yet so agile and floating

yet so agile and floating on the palate

plum preserves and cassis

The oak is integrated and does not dominate the aromas or flavors

Red cherries

2012 | Marchesi di Barolo 'Barolo Riserva' | Piedmont Rancia yet so agile and floatingThis edition of 8,000 bottles is part of the estate's late release program that lets us dig back into the Marchesi di Barolo historic cellars. From a hot summer that saw ruthless, dry heat and strong winds from Africa carrying the red sands of the Maghreb, the 2012 Barolo Riserva has evolved into a very nice wine indeed, with licorice, dried currant, dried mint and iron ore. This is a terrific step back in time. It ends a bit heavy, but it has aged