Monchiero Fratelli, Barolo del Comune di Rocche di Castiglione 2020 – Barolo

The wine has a pale ruby color, with slight garnet reflections. The nose is reserved and requires aération. It then expresses fresh menthol aromas (dried peppermint, a touch of eucalyptus leaf), a fine floral bouquet (dried rose, cornflower, dried violet), a touch of sweet spices (liquorice, nutmeg, cardamom) , as well as a delicate mineral framework (graphite, a touch of limestone), a note of toasted hazelnut (in the background) and a fresh and pure fruitiness (blueberry, blackcurrant, red cherry, raspberry, a touch of crunchy strawberry, cranberry jam). The palate offers elegance, fine grain, well-built tannins, the freshness of its fruity substance and a delicate spiciness in the background. It expresses the flavors of fresh raspberry, red cherry, blueberry, blackcurrant, red cherry and cranberry jam, combined with notes of liquorice, ground cumin, cardamom, and a fine mineral framework (graphite, limestone), with notes of dried rose, peony and dried violet and a herbaceous touch (peppermint, bay leaf). Beautiful persistence on the palate, with lively acidity, savoury fruit and a fine mineral and herbaceous structure (dried mint) in the background. Precision and good balance.