2017 Roagna Barolo Pira Vecchie Viti [V96][WS94] Monterey County warm earth and savory tobacco

warm earth and savory tobacco leaves

then ending on gentle notes of tart lemon and white flowers

balanced and long

A kick of bright acids on the finish keeps things vibrant

with a slight creaminess in texture towards the finish

2017 Roagna Barolo Pira Vecchie Viti [V96][WS94] Monterey County warm earth and savory tobaccoProducer: Roagna Region: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy Varietal: Nebbiolo Year: 2017 Vinous, 96 Points "The 2017 Barolo Pira Vecchie Viti dazzles from the very first taste. It offers a wild, intoxicating bouquet married to notable depth, with firm yet polished tannins that wrap it all together. Sweet red fruit, blood orange, rose petal, cinnamon, dried herbs and star anise build as this rich yet classically austere Barolo shows off what its got. It is a