Country: Italy / Essenze Riserva
Variety: Nebbiolo Piedmont
Winery: Vite Colte / Barolo
Aromas of oak extract, menthol and game emerge in the glass. The firm palate offers toasted oak, vanilla and powdered sage but it lacks the fruit richness needed to stand up to the dominant wood sensations. Bracing tannins give it an astringent finish.