elegant beauty that offers lots of minerality
staining your teeth and palate with a massive wall of fruit
The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin and a little brine on the entry
but all the elements are nicely balanced
Bruno Giacosa passed away in early 2018 but his style and standards are being maintained by his daughter Bruna
GD Vajra, Barolo Bricco Viole Vintage:2013 elegant beauty that offers lotsThe 2016 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is going to need a few years to emerge, but it has all the qualities to develop into a truly special wine. Dark red purplish fruit, hard candy, mint, lavender and sweet spice give the 2016 striking inner perfume. On the palate, the 2016 is a tightly wound, classically austere Barolo that will especially delight readers with traditionally leaning palates. In this late ripening vintage, there is a great balance of