Castello Verduno, Barolo Monvigliero Riserva Vintage:2012 plus suggestions of bay leaves

plus suggestions of bay leaves and balsamic

The dryness should round out in time as there is no associated sense of astringency

Beams of tannin dominate over the radiant fruit that was much more expressive when the wine was in barrel

strangely making me think of Danish pastry towards the well-defined finish

Castello Verduno, Barolo Monvigliero Riserva Vintage:2012 plus suggestions of bay leavesWinemaker Mario Andrion regularly conjures superb wine from this 0. 3ha parcel in Verduno. The intense raspberry scented nose delivers purity of fruit and a light smokiness. Lush and juicy, the palate displays a velvety texture and good depth of fruit. This is no blockbuster, but is poised and harmonious with a long, sweet finish.