BAROLO
2016 VINTAGE
100 Brovia 2016 Brea Vigna Ca’ Mia (Barolo). Rose, pine forest, wild berry, new leather and star anise are just some of the aromas you’ll find on this drop-dead gorgeous wine. Firmly structured, elegant and thoroughly delicious, the radiant palate shows restraint and depth. It delivers juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and tobacco against tightly knit, noble tannins while fresh acidity keeps it impeccably balanced. It’s focused and compelling, but hold for even more complexity. An absolutely stellar showing. Drink 2026–2056. Rosenthal Wine Merchant. Cellar Selection. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $106
100 Giovanni Rosso 2016 Ester Canale Rosso Poderi dell’Antica VignaRionda (Barolo). For full review see page 91. Cellar Selection.
abv: 14% Price: $450
99 Brovia 2016 Garblèt Suè (Barolo). Wild berry, iris, menthol, star anise and new leather aromas follow over to the precise, full-bodied palate along with juicy cherry, raspberry compote and tobacco. Boasting elegance and structure in equal measure, it has taut refined tannins and fresh acidity that will give this decades of drinking pleasure. Drink 2026–2056. Rosenthal Wine Merchant. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $92
Fragrant, structured and loaded with finesse, this radiant red has enticing scents of pressed rose, woodland berry, moist earth and camphor. Full bodied but boasting a weightless elegance, the chiseled palate has depth, focus and tension, delivering juicy red cherry, strawberry compote, licorice and crushed mint. Firm refined tannins and vibrant acidity provide impeccable balance and an age-worthy structure. Drink 2026–2046. Rosenthal Wine Merchant. . —K.O.
