Marchesi di Barolo 2009 Riserva (Barolo)

Country: Italy / Piedmont
Variety: Nebbiolo
Winery: Marchesi di Barolo / Riserva

Roasted coffee bean and menthol aromas lead the nose while the evolved palate offers dark bitter chocolate, licorice and a toasted note. Showing the heat of the vintage, the fruit has largely dried up while astringent tannins lead to a bracing finish.