2013 Barolo, Ester Canale Rosso, Vigna Rionda, Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont, Italy

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2013 Barolo, Ester Canale Rosso, Vigna Rionda, Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont, ItalyIncredibly impressive from the outset, the colour is deep for Nebbiolo, reminiscent of Grand Cru Pinot Noir from the Cotes de Nuits. The nose is majestic with notes of ripe black cherries, liquorice, ripe plums and spice. Its difficult to stop smelling the wine, so compelling is the bouquet. The palate is well worth the wait, though, as it is beautiful in the mouth; the same black and red fruit characters on the nose are complimented by more earthy,

It's far from it

Between 20-30% of the blend each year comes from reserve wines

this is concentrated but fresh

This is an exceptional gewurztraminer that is just beginning to show the world what amazing things this grape can do given an ideal vintage

more complex aromas of honey and sherbet lemons emerge

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com (March 2022)

Rich in candied citrus fruit

on the palate

especially when the whisky is as eceptional as this

Distilled on Islay

the 2014 Bolgheri Sassicaia is shaping up very nicely since I tasted it last year