Gianni Gagliardo 2014 – Barolo

The nose is fruity and offers a fine concentration, a small deepness as well as a fine and slightly tight grain. It reveals notes of blackberry, purple plum and small notes of cornflower associated with fine touches of blue fruits as well as slight hints of Tonka bean, violet, a subtle hint of sense of place and a discreet hint of nutmeg. The palate is fruity, juicy, elegant, precise, gourmande, racy and offers a juicy / acidulous frame, a beautiful racy minerality, freshness, a good guideline, deepness, a beautiful pulpy / juicy fruit as well as a good and very discreetly tight structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, ripe / fleshy plum and small notes of crushed blueberry associated with a hint of strawberry, cherry, slight hints of violet, cornflower as well as discreet hints of blond tobacco leaf and nutmeg. Tannins are elegant. There are a fine chews as well as imperceptible hints of Tonka bean and mushroom (in the background) on the finish / persistence.