2012 | Marchesi di Barolo 'Barolo Riserva' | Piedmont Rancia but that is the vintage

but that is the vintage

at times austere

bright and clean nose of red fresh fruit

Slightly woody finish

it evokes notes of small dark berries

2012 | Marchesi di Barolo 'Barolo Riserva' | Piedmont Rancia but that is the vintageThis 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