Country: Italy / Roggeri Riserva
Variety: Nebbiolo Piedmont
Winery: Ciabot Berton / Barolo
Bracing and tightly wound, this opens with subdued aromas of pressed rose, resin and a whiff of exotic spice. The evolved palate isn’t in sync with the nose, offering raisin and a touch of anise as well as aggressive, astringent tannins that give it an abrupt, raspy finish. It’s already drying out so drink now.