Terre del Barolo 2011 – Barolo Riserva

The nose is fruity, racy and offers a small racy minerality. It reveals notes of cherry, blackberry and small notes of violet, rose associated with a touch of blueberry, very slight hints of sweet spices, tonka bean as well as a discreet hint of sense of the place and an imperceptible hint of pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy, elegant and offers straightness / tension, a fine concentration, a fine power, an acidulous frame, juiciness, freshness as well as a small gourmandise. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry, blackberry and small notes of wild raspberry associated with fine touches of dried wild strawberry, a touch of blueberry, violet as well as very slight hints of cardamom, sweet spices and an imperceptible hint of tonka bean (in the background). Tannins are elegant and very slightly marked. A very fine chews on the persistence (brings gourmandise). There are very discreet hints of dried almond and an imperceptible hint of undergrowth on the persistence.