Marchesi di Barolo 2009 Riserva (Barolo)

Country: Italy

Province: Piedmont

Region: Barolo

Variety: Nebbiolo

Winery: Marchesi di Barolo

Points: 85

Taster: Kerin O’Keefe

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.