Roagna, Barolo Vigna Rionda Size:12x750ml

Roagna, Barolo Vigna Rionda Size:12x750mlRoagna's 2003 Barolo Vigna Rionda is quite pretty today. Crushed rose petals, anise, wild flowers, mint and sweet red berries all lift from the glass. The Rionda hallmarks specifically, the intensely perfumed fruit are all present but are seen through the lens of a very hot vintage that has robbed the wine of some freshness. Although the tannins are quite firm, the 2003 is best enjoyed over the next handful of years, while the fruit retains some

stewed plums and boysenberries

It has moderate alcohol and mellow acidity

or pop a cork if you prefer more of a classic

the 2018 Mourvèdre leaps from the glass with vibrant notes of wild blueberries

-- Eric Guido

Billaud noted that this would be bottled the week after I tasted it

Fairly strong reduction blocks the nose though glimpses of ripe black fruit and the natural spice of a classic RSV peek through and continue onto the rich

The wine shows light spice notes with distant touches of dark fruit

it has a whiff of detracting volatile acidity

Very expressive and rather gorgeous

Blends richness and finesse with a deft hand and finishes incredibly long and precise

and much more masculine