Brovia, Barolo Garblet Sue other_regions but one with detail and

but one with detail and class

blackberry tart

There is even more minerality and precision to the middle weight flavors though the vibrant finale displays enough dryness that I am concerned that it may not dissipate with age

velvety tannins

This also flirts with the exotic but remains pure and fresh and I like the fine layering of the airy aromas of acacia blossom

Brovia, Barolo Garblet Sue other_regions but one with detail andBrovias 2008 Barolo Garblet Sue bursts from the glass with a heady array of black fruit, smoke, incense and licorice. The Garblet Sue, from the Bricco Fiasco vineyard in Castiglione, is usually a much more linear, tense Barolo, but in 2008 the wine has gorgeous inner perfume allied to a level of pure juiciness that rounds out some of the rough edges that are at times present in this bottling. A huge finish laced with iron, asphalt and crushed rocks