The Barolo Marcenasco is aged in large casks, whereas the 2013 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata sees a mix of smaller wood and barrique instead for a more robust and opulent style. This approach works very nicely across from the hearty intensity and austerity displayed by the Rocche dell'Annunziata fruit. This wine is beautifully redolent of dark cherry and spice with lingering notes of balsam and medical herb that add focus to the wine's already fragrant bouquet. This vintage will require patience. The wine is hard-headed and stubborn now. It needs time to relax with age.

A powerful, earthy version, with plenty of richness married to cherry, licorice, eucalyptus and tobacco flavors. Dense and verging on chewy, with a long, savory aftertaste. Best from 2022 through 2040. 132 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add