There is better delineation and energy to the more obviously mineral-driven flavors that deliver fine punch on the balanced and youthfully austere finale

with a hint of black pepper in the cherry centric

minerality and smoked plum and dark fruit

mineral-accented aromas of ripe black and blue fruits

weight and power as well as a bit more complexity to the mineral-driven and impeccably well-balanced finish that is both explosive and palate staining

Brovia, Barolo Rocche Castiglione other_regions There is better delineation andScents of dried cherry, tobacco, mint, cedar and autumn leaves are some of the signatures in Brovia's 2011 Barolo. Already quite forward, the 2011 is likely to offer its best drinking over the next few years, so I would not push my luck too far here. In some vintages, the Brovia Barolo can be a real overachiever, but the 2011 is a bit less complete than I would have liked. Don't get me wrong, the Barolo is pretty, but so often it is much more than