2012 | Marchesi di Barolo 'Barolo Riserva' | Piedmont Rancia the wine expresses delicate tones

the wine expresses delicate tones of melon

at times austere

The oak is integrated and does not dominate the aromas or flavors

plum preserves and cassis

but that is the vintage

2012 | Marchesi di Barolo 'Barolo Riserva' | Piedmont Rancia the wine expresses delicate tonesThis edition of 8,000 bottles is part of the estate's late release program that lets us dig back into the Marchesi di Barolo historic cellars. From a hot summer that saw ruthless, dry heat and strong winds from Africa carrying the red sands of the Maghreb, the 2012 Barolo Riserva has evolved into a very nice wine indeed, with licorice, dried currant, dried mint and iron ore. This is a terrific step back in time. It ends a bit heavy, but it has aged