1999 Barolo Bricco delle Viole, G. D. Vajra
Appearance: medium red-purple in colour, some orange to the rim.
Nose: red cherry fruit with marzipan, game stock (some rich meat/vegetal flavours at least) and floral notes; a little spice from the oak here too. Delicate.
Palate: mellowed, prickly medium tannins, high balanced acidity, highish alcohol, good use of oak and lovely spicy fruit. Excellent length.
Conclusion: very good indeed. Ready to drink but could improve. A wonderful expression of Barolo.
Rating: 18.5/20
