Chiarlo's 1990 Barolo Brunate could be the Heitz Martha's Vineyard of Piedmont with its distinctive black-cherry, curranty, minty-scented nose, and long, deep, concentrated flavors that reveal considerable body and moderate tannin. It is a different style of Barolo, but it is exceptionally well-made. This winery changed its label from Gran Duca, upgraded its labels and began to put its wines in expensive designer bottles. Chiarlo has made a huge qualitative leap with the 1989 and 1990 Barolos. Previously the wines displayed a degree of blandness that bordered on insipidness. What a pleasure it is to see Michele Chiarlo turn out such high class wines! Importer: Kobrand, Inc., New York, NY.

Rich, broad, generous and distinctively minty, with supple texture and a foundation of berry and plum flavors to play against the mint and rose petal notes that dominate. Delicious enough to drink now, but it should be at its best after 1999.??–null??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add