Brovia Villero Barolo 2013 (75cl, 14%)

A single-vineyard Barolo DOCG from the Villero cru of Castiglione Falletto, Piedmont, made from 100% Nebbiolo and bottled at 14% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Only 5,000 bottles were produced from this vintage. The vines were planted in 1961 on gray marl, clay and sand soils. Fermentation runs 15 to 20 days at about 28°C, followed by two years in large botti of Slavonian and French oak. The wine is bottled without filtration. Aromas include red cherry, rose petal, new leather, menthol, licorice, lavender, balsamic and sweet spice. The palate shows Marasca cherry, cranberry, dark fruit, clove and licorice, with silky yet structured tannins. The finish is long, with black cherry, menthol and clove.