Luigi Pira, Barolo Rionda Vintage:2016 A vague whiff of exotic

A vague whiff of exotic fruit is present on the mostly white orchard fruit aromas that are trimmed in perceptible if still reasonably subtle wood influence

licorice and olive paste

crème de cassis and raspberries

Not a charmer – at this stage anyway

which features an explosive

Luigi Pira, Barolo Rionda Vintage:2016 A vague whiff of exoticThe 2008 Barolo Vigna Rionda possesses striking inner perfume and sweetness as it wraps around the palate. Raspberries, hard candy, flowers, mint and sweet spices are some of the many notes that flow from this effortless, sensual Barolo. Silky tannins are present, but they are nearly covered by the pure sensuality of the fruit. Today the Rionda is supple, sweet and totally inviting. The finish is intense and totally haunting. This is an exceptional,