Luigi Pira, Barolo Rionda other_regions_australia plum and licorice are joined

plum and licorice are joined by a soft

lingering and highly persistent finish Excellent

Their vintage ports seem slow to develop

This is a potentially great Bâtard as everything necessary is here and this should age extremely well

(from 40+ year old vines planted in shallow

Luigi Pira, Barolo Rionda other_regions_australia plum and licorice are joinedThe 2008 Barolo Vigna Rionda possesses striking inner perfume and sweetness as it wraps around the palate. Raspberries, hard candy, flowers, mint and sweet spices are some of the many notes that flow from this effortless, sensual Barolo. Silky tannins are present, but they are nearly covered by the pure sensuality of the fruit. Today the Rionda is supple, sweet and totally inviting. The finish is intense and totally haunting. This is an exceptional,