Rocche Costamagna –  Barolo DOCG 2015 Riserva Rocche dell’Annunziata, La Morra, Rocche dell’Annunziata

The nose is fruity and offers a little richness, a fine / finely tight grain, a little pulpy and a certain power. It reveals notes of crushed strawberry, violet and more slightly pulpy / fresh blackberry associated with touches of small red fruits as well as hints of violet, cornflower as well as fine hints of licorice, cardamom and a very discreet hint of fresh tobacco. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, good definition, a certain gourmandize, a little fat as well as roundness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, cherry and more slightly fleshy blueberry associated with touches of pulpy plum as well as hints of liquorice, lilac, discreet hints of bay leaf, pepper and with a subtle hint of fresh tobacco. The tannins are precise and well-built. Good length.