GD Vajra, Barolo Bricco Viole Vintage:2020 atypically long for a 1997

atypically long for a 1997

bringing a spicy personality that belies a profound and deep nature

This well-balanced effort should amply reward mid to even longer-term cellaring though 12 to 15 years should see it at its best

its only competition is the Asili Red Label

There is excellent vibrancy to the attractively textured medium weight flavors that also exude a refreshing salinity on the citrusy

GD Vajra, Barolo Bricco Viole Vintage:2020 atypically long for a 1997The 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