GD Vajra, Barolo Bricco Viole other_regions_italy (90-92)/2019+

(90-92)/2019+

Round yet tightly grained tannins and an incredibly persistent finish

menthol and mocha overtones give the 2016 beguiling aromatic presence to match its layered

if the wine and I both had more time together

GD Vajra, Barolo Bricco Viole other_regions_italy (90-92)/2019+The 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