Roberto Voerzio, Langhe Fontanazza Pissotta Merlot other_regions_australia

Roberto Voerzio, Langhe Fontanazza Pissotta Merlot other_regions_australiaLoads of black olive and blackberry character with hints of chili. Medium to full body, fresh herb and berry flavors. Slightly angular tannins and a flavorful finish. Just opening to be ready to drink now. An outstanding merlot from one of the great producers of Barolo. Drink or hold.

papaya and mango aromas intertwined with the crystalline finesse and flintiness of the Schlossberg granite

even though in general 2008s were said by their growers to be slow to open

chalky tannins

this is the most elegant red in the Rollin range with a refined nose of various red berries

On the palate there is good size

The acidity and tannins sit apart for now

(35+ year old vines that abut the A

it offers plenty of toast and oak spice with cinnamon

but every bit as much finesse

dry and citrusy finish where the wood telegraphed by the nose slowly reemerges

250 cases imported

An exuberantly spicy nose combines pretty floral and fresh red pinot fruit with floral