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silky tannins provide the backdrop as the 2001 opens up in the glass

The 2011 Barolo Pira Vecchie Viti is deep

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all supported by firm and even borderline rustic tannins that contrast considerably with the sleek mid-palate texture

Asteries other_regions_italy silky tannins provide the backdropFrom proprietor Jonathan Malthus, this single vineyard wine emerges from 80 year old vines on limestone that survived the devastating frost of 1956. Black cherry and blackcurrant fruit with some licorice and truffle are all present in this dense purple wine. Youthful and loaded with minerality and tannin, this is another infant at age 10. Forget it for another decade and drink it over the following 25 30 years. The final blend was 85% Merlot and 15%