Negretti – Rive 2014 – Barolo

The nose is fruity, elegant, racy and offers a small power, a small richness as well as a beautiful racy grain. It reveals notes of blackberry, crushed cassis and small notes of small blue fruits associated with touches of strawberry, violet as well as slight hints of Cuben pepper, spices, nutmeg and very slight hints of laurel berries. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, precise, elegant and offers a juicy / slightly acidulous frame, tension, freshness as well as a good definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy cassis, fleshy blackberry and small notes of juicy / fleshy plum associated with touches of fresh / fleshy raspberry, a hint of cornflower, cardamom as well as slight hints of nutmeg, Tonka bean and a very discreet hint of Cuben pepper. Tannins are elegant. Good length. Fine firmness on the finish.