2011 Barolo Bricco Viole
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The 2011 Barolo Bricco Delle Viole is a gorgeous wine with soaring intensity and a complete bouquet that is both sweet and savory at the same time. Thanks to the warm vintage, this wine offers a pronounced aromatic presentation with dark fruit, leather, spice and underbrush. This vintage can be consumed in the medium or long term, depending on your tastes.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
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Barolo. Deep ruby with bright orange tinges. Very closed and spicy and only hinting at ripe fruit. Quite mellow and full on the palate and then rather tannic and dry. (WS)
Mid ruby with orange tinges. A big step up from the Barolo norm. Full, concentrated nose of cherry with a hint of baking spice and oatmeal notes from the oak. Lots of stuffing on the palate and well balanced with supple acidity and big stalky tannins that demand more time. Quite a full style for this vineyard. (WS)
The 2011 Barolo Bricco Viole is unusually soft and open at this stage. Dark red cherry, plum, spice and menthol are all given an extra kick of brightness and minerality, two signatures of this high altitude site in Barolo. In 2011, the Bricco Viole is a bit more open than it typically is, but in exchange, readers will get more near-term appeal.