Rocche Barolo Nebbiolo

So pretty, perfumed. Nice development

Candied violets, sugar coated red cherries, raspberry liqueur, wet tobacco leaf, new leather, cloves, oh my!

At a private tasting had this 2009 classic Barolo, was decanted it for about an hour. The Barolo was aged in Oak for 2 years in French oak! Deep rich Ruby with a grand bouquet of black fruit, blackberries, black cherries, leather, some cacao, tobacco and licorice with sweet spice and earthy notes, with elegance and finesse which will only get better. This wine has excellent structure and balance with polished silky tannins, was a delight to drink now, but what will another 10 years yield? Tasting Sample.

Really expressive for something so young.

Nope... They didn't nail the vintage. Fast evolving flavors, this was way more attractive a few years back.

At 10+ years, this stands as a testament to Pietro's firm belief in Rotofermentors. Properly handled, it works seriously well. Still vivid and lively, with another ten years to go, easily.

Very smooth, and tannins are well integrated. Red fruit, dried herbs and fennel...nice.

Dried meats, evolves to dark cherries and fig. Certainly showing the warmer side of the vintage.

No doubt that Pietro nailed this vintage! It actually shows elegance which for 2009 is pretty rare. Won't last forever, nor will it add much more complexity but it's damn sexy already now.

Clearly indicating the vintage conditions, as it's already evolved and showing a dried fruit profile. It might get more interesting with additional bottle, but my bet is to drink this wine sooner rather than later.